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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Hi I have just bought some valve stem oil seals for my 85 Sportster from J&P. they are an alluminium tube about 3/8 " long with a seal in one end. When I push them onto the valve stem so that the alluminium tube rests on the top of the guide the seal is only about 1/16" from the groove for the keepers. Am I installing them correctly or have I got the wrong item ?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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I wish I could help, but I'm using tubes. Good luck.
 
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