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Old Dec 25, 2017 | 07:32 PM
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I'm trying to remove my old primary crankcase seal... It was so shot I can't get the seal out. All of the rubber that I could see came right off. what do I do now?
 
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Drill 2 small holes 180° apart into the seal.
Screw a couple small screws into the holes but only screw in enough of the screw to get threads all the way through the seal.
Grab the heads of the screws with 2 vice grips and pull.
 
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^^^ Yep ... That'll do it.
 
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
Drill 2 small holes 180° apart into the seal.
Screw a couple small screws into the holes but only screw in enough of the screw to get threads all the way through the seal.
Grab the heads of the screws with 2 vice grips and pull.
 
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thanks a ton! anyone know the part number I need to replace? The one JP told me I needed is not it; which helped lead to my confusion.
 
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so it looks like oil seal (12026B),
 
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so it looks like oil seal (12026B),
Yup, that's it....
 
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I'd use a sharp tool to punch a hole rather than drill. Less chance of getting metal chips in the bearing.
 
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