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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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I removed the crankshaft pulley and the alternator rotor. Engine oil is leaking out through the splines on the crankshaft. I had the same problem with an S&S engine. This engine is an Ultima. What is causing this and how can it be stopped. Thanks.
 
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Bad seal... kinda rare to wipe it out though, unless it was installed incorrectly....
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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+1 on the seal. Make sure you make a note of the orientation because I have seen guys put them in backwards and they will run for a short while then usually leak. Check the bearing as well. When you have it apart before you remove the bearing pull up and down on the shaft and see if any oil squeezes out between the bearing and the case. (if it does it means you have a case issue or incorrect fitment).

If it were me I would replace the bearing and be sure to check the shaft for any scoring.
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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The engine only has 150 miles on it. The oil isn't leaking around the seal. The oil is coming between the sproket shaft spacer and the sproket shaft.
 
 
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