Difference between revisions of "Parts - Crankshaft"
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If wear grooves can be felt with a finger nail, its not a bad idea to try to remove any edges by polishing, to prevent the oil-seal lip being damaged during installation. Ensure roundness is not compromised. Brasso or a very fine (500 ~ 800 grit) wet and dry used carefully. | |||
Alternatively, when installing the seal in is housing, it can be sometimes be fitted in a slighly different position such that the lip sits on a fresh part of the journal. Lube well prior to installing the housing. | |||
Revision as of 21:43, 4 October 2007
Spigot bearing fitting
Crankshaft rear oil-seal journal
If wear grooves can be felt with a finger nail, its not a bad idea to try to remove any edges by polishing, to prevent the oil-seal lip being damaged during installation. Ensure roundness is not compromised. Brasso or a very fine (500 ~ 800 grit) wet and dry used carefully.
Alternatively, when installing the seal in is housing, it can be sometimes be fitted in a slighly different position such that the lip sits on a fresh part of the journal. Lube well prior to installing the housing.
