FAG SS2900 Engine Timing Cover Seal

Engine Seal for Ford and Mercury Applications

FAG SS2900 is an engine sealing component built to match demanding vehicle specifications for classic Ford and Mercury applications. It uses a metal and spring seal design with polyacrylate sealing material to help maintain a tight seal where precise dimensions matter.

Compatible With a wide range of 1953-1991 Ford and Mercury vehicles, including Ford Mustang, Ford F-150, Ford Bronco, Mercury Cougar, and Ford LTD applications. FAG SS2900 is identified by part number SS2900 and cross-references Gates 18562 for the same application.

Key Features

• Part number: SS2900
• Seal type: metal and spring
• Sealing material: polyacrylate
• Bore diameter: 2.562 in. / 65.075 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.566 in. / 65.176 mm
• Seal width: 1.875 in. / 47.625 mm
• Engineered for specific Ford and Mercury fitments listed below

Detailed Description

FAG SS2900 is a precision seal for engine timing cover sealing applications on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. The listed dimensions and seal construction are important for proper fit, retention, and sealing performance in applications where the bore, outside diameter, and width must align with the housing and shaft geometry. This part number SS2900 is used across many classic platforms, including Ford Mustang, Ford F-150, Ford Bronco, and Mercury Cougar models.

The seal is built with a metal and spring design and polyacrylate sealing material to help maintain sealing integrity in demanding operating conditions. FAG sources materials and works with suppliers to meet manufacturer-level specifications for these applications.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil leakage at the timing cover seal area
• Contamination entry from dirt, dust, and moisture
• Grease or lubricant loss at the sealed interface
• Wear caused by an incorrect bore or outside diameter match
• Seal failure on older Ford and Mercury engine assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation.
• Confirm the vehicle’s year, engine configuration, and notes in the fitment list, especially chassis-break and engine-family callouts.
• Inspect the sealing surface for wear, scoring, or corrosion before installing the new seal.
• Use the exact application notes for models such as 1975-1985 Ford F-150, 1964-1973 Ford Mustang, and 1974-1978 Mercury Cougar.
• For best results, match the seal to the correct position and vehicle class listed in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications for the listed applications. This part is built to the dimensional and material requirements needed for reliable sealing performance in compatible Ford and Mercury vehicles.