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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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Can someone tell me the correct position of the starter jackshaft oil seal in back of the primary case. Does the flat side face inside the primary or does the grooved side? Thanks
 
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Search for M1161 Service Bulletin on the new Jackshaft seal installation instructions.
 
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I don't know these seals, so assuming it is a rotary shaft seal, grooved side always on the wet side. Post a pic and I can help more
 
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 05:46 AM
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Here are pics of the primary job I did, see if this helps. Should be able to zoom in for a closer look.
 
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Originally Posted by sgdiesel
I don't know these seals, so assuming it is a rotary shaft seal, grooved side always on the wet side. Post a pic and I can help more

Smooth side out from oil side.
 
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