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Aug 10, 2013 | 10:15 AM

Mrrick

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crank seal replacement

My primary is filling with oil on my 89 softail custom. Looking in my service manual I can't find out anything regarding removing the seal. Does the stator need to come off or once the compensator and rotor is off can it be taken out by using sheet metal screws in the old seal and is there enough room to install the new one with a socket as a driver. thanks for the info.

Aug 10, 2013 | 10:56 AM

Lakerat

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From: Cookson, Ok

Stator does not have to be removed.

Aug 10, 2013 | 05:36 PM

Tee&Vee

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I just did this repair. It is fairly easy as far as there is 0 mental gymnastics. Torquing to 170 pounds is a challenge. Look at my threads, you'll see it.

Aug 10, 2013 | 06:55 PM

texashillcountry

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Originally Posted by Tee&Vee

I just did this repair. It is fairly easy as far as there is 0 mental gymnastics. Torquing to 170 pounds is a challenge. Look at my threads, you'll see it.

If you put a metal brace between the two sprockets then getting your 170 lbs of torque is pretty simple.

Aug 11, 2013 | 04:19 PM

2006FLST

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Or 5th gear and a buddy (or wife) holding the rear brake very tight!!!! I would do this on a jack though!!! Cause if the brake slips the bike will lurch forward. But if I had my choice a brace in the sprockets is the best way to go.

Aug 11, 2013 | 04:22 PM

Stiggy

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An air impact gun works fine on Evo's and early Twin Cams. It was only in '07 that Harley didn't recommend using them anymore after the introduction of the cheap cast cranks.

Aug 13, 2013 | 08:37 AM