odd wear marks on flywheel Options

[rjames]

Bought this flywheel new last summer and have put less than 1000 miles on it.
I don't remember seeing these marks when I installed it.
What would cause this? I don't see any marks on the case.


Also, besides the rear main seal leaking, it looks like I'm getting some leaking from the gallery plugs (I think that's what these are called). They appear to be in tight. Is it advisable to remove them and put some sort of sealant on them?

[r_towle]

for the marks, did you use all the correct new parts?
O-ring, felt, pilot bearing?

Also, did you reset the thrust with three washers?

Looks like it may have been rubbing....

Are those freeze plugs in deep enough to clear it?

Thread sealant, yes.
I use the same stuff I used for the camshaft plug for sealant.
Locktite (cant recall the number)

rich

[rjames]

for the marks, did you use all the correct new parts?
O-ring, felt, pilot bearing?

Also, did you reset the thrust with three washers?

Looks like it may have been rubbing....

Are those freeze plugs in deep enough to clear it?

Thread sealant, yes.
I use the same stuff I used for the camshaft plug for sealant.
Locktite (cant recall the number)

rich

Rich,
All new parts were installed. I didn't check/reset the endplay when I installed the flywheel last year, but I measured it this time with the seal out and it came within spec- .005"
Odd that there's marks not only on the outer plan of the flywheel, but also on both the inner ring area where it would touch the main seal and outer edge of the flywheel.
I'm not sure if I had the Victor Reinz seal was seated in all the way as sat just slightly proud of the case. I think I read somewhere where that's normal due to their thickness. I will measure and verify though.

I'll also verify the flywheel clears the plugs but I'm pretty certain they are recessed more than enough.