Patent ID: 6065757
Filing Date: 2000-05-23
Classification: F16J

Abstract:
A flywheel housing for use with an engine having a mating portion, said flywheel housing having a mounting surface, a first side and a second side spaced therefrom, said flywheel housing comprising:an opening being defined between said first and second sides, said opening having a longitudinal axis;an axial axis being perpendicular to said longitudinal axis;a groove having a generally arcuate portion and a pair of leg portions, said arcuate portion being defined radially about said longitudinal axis, said pair of leg portions being spaced from said axial axis, and said groove having a first and second wall surfaces, and a bottom wall surface connecting said first and second wall surfaces;an elastomeric seal disposed in said groove, said seal being supported by said first, second, and bottom wall surfaces of said groove; andsaid mating portion of said engine engaging said mounting surface of said flywheel housing and being in sealing engagement with said elastomeric seal.