Confused about oil seals.
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Thats good to hear, thanks. Do you leave the outside surface of the seal dry..? Ive read that lubricating that area to enhance ease of installation leads to leaking.
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As a rule, the spring faces the oil you want to keep in its place....in the case of this crank seal, it is counter-intuitive, and it goes in seemingly backwards. because the crankcase is vented and likely to suck primary oil in, rather than blow engine oil out, having said that, if the seal is stuffed, it will blow engine oil into the primary...that messes with my head a bit...
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Fascinating
That would be he opposite orientation from what I have, and what is pretty consistently recommended. Hmmmm. Certainly seems to be working for you,Dan. Ive followed your posts as someone who knows a lot more than I about these bikes. For all my miles on this 85, ( 327,000 and counting ) this is my deepest dive into her. Never pulled the inner primary.
I have discovered that a length of 2 Sched 40 PVC pipe fits perfectly into the slot on the seal between the metal rim and the spring. Perhaps a field expedient installation tool..?
That would be he opposite orientation from what I have, and what is pretty consistently recommended. Hmmmm. Certainly seems to be working for you,Dan. Ive followed your posts as someone who knows a lot more than I about these bikes. For all my miles on this 85, ( 327,000 and counting ) this is my deepest dive into her. Never pulled the inner primary.
I have discovered that a length of 2 Sched 40 PVC pipe fits perfectly into the slot on the seal between the metal rim and the spring. Perhaps a field expedient installation tool..?
Holy crap! 327,K ! I just got an 89 FLHS and I figured on pulling the inner, ... just because! I do have a good reason right now (trans shifter loose), but, ... while I'm in there !!
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Thanks for the suggestion, Mongo. Ill give that a good look.
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