Rear crank seal. |
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Rear crank seal. |
Keith914 |
Jan 7 2017, 06:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 29-April 16 From: Laguna Beach, California 92651 Member No.: 19,948 Region Association: Southern California |
What is the "Brain Trust's" opinion as to whether or not to press the rear (near the flywheel) bearing oil seal in with a sealing compound or simply a light smear of oil? If with a seal what type/brand would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your advice. |
914Sixer |
Jan 7 2017, 07:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,887 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Oil is my choice.
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cary |
Jan 8 2017, 12:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I second oil.
For the best/preferred seal search McMark and Mark Henry. I can't remember the brand. |
Mark Henry |
Jan 8 2017, 07:49 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Nothing, nada, zip, gar nichts....
and don't put it in too deep, flush with the case or inset just the amount of the small bevel on the bore. Before you put the flywheel on grease the lip with a small amount of bearing grease. Of course measure your endplay before you install the seal. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 8 2017, 08:08 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I use to have problems with these seals. Changed to the sabo brand and no problems since. Has a bigger, stronger spring.
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Keith914 |
Jan 8 2017, 09:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 29-April 16 From: Laguna Beach, California 92651 Member No.: 19,948 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for all your inputs. Dry it is.
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saigon71 |
Jan 8 2017, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,999 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
+1 on the Sabo rear main seal.
I had a Victor Reintz main seal fail on me during startup of a fresh rebuild. Installed a Sabo and had no leaks. I'll be using Sabo's from here on out. |
MartyYeoman |
Jan 8 2017, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,519 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California |
If I remember correctly, one is black and the other is orange in color. I don't recall witch is which. Could someone clarify. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Thanks
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TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 8 2017, 03:38 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Sabo= black
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MartyYeoman |
Jan 8 2017, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,519 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California |
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