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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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how to i change left side crankcase seal on a 1980 shovelhead, i am unsure of how to pull it out using a seal puller and not damaging the case also how to install it and what to use as a driver and do iput it in dry or any kind of sealer on edge. thanks
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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It's a long time since I owned my shovel, but I recall the factory service manual gave short cuts like that. There are tools specifically designed to do it. Get yourself the appropriate factory service manual, if you don't have one. Also the Classic forum here should be able to give you a full answer, so call over there.
 
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