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Hello. It's been a while since I posted why can only be good) I have a 1981 Sturgis that i bought last year and has a leaking crank shaft seal. I pulled off the clutch and belt drive assm but need info on removing the inner primary. All the shovelheads i had in the past were kick only and this has kick and electric. Do I have to pull the starter motor or can I pull the inner primary out of the way slightly to get at the seal. If i do have to pull the starter what is the easiest way? The shop manual does not provide any detail information on this. I have enclosed a picture. I have since removed all the nits and bolts..
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81 sturgis inner primary
) I have a 1981 Sturgis that i bought last year and has a leaking crank shaft seal. I pulled off the clutch and belt drive assm but need info on removing the inner primary. All the shovelheads i had in the past were kick only and this has kick and electric. Do I have to pull the starter motor or can I pull the inner primary out of the way slightly to get at the seal. If i do have to pull the starter what is the easiest way? The shop manual does not provide any detail information on this. I have enclosed a picture. I have since removed all the nits and bolts..
