trying to finish up this rebuild, went to install the front seal in timing chain cover and noticed it is not flush with the cover but "recessed" approx 1/2", pulled it out and tried again same thing, looks same as old seal, 240 motor we removed seal sits flush what do you guys think!

Of course no of this frustration comes close to those litlle @$#%#$@ rubber seal strips and metal strips that have to go in the sides of the rear main cap! If this @$#%$#@@ leaks im gonna be pissed!!!!

There is'nt a shoulder inside the cover for the seal to seat on. Just push it in until it's flush with the timing cover face.