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kaysystems

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Crankshaft seal installation - CB750
« on: March 04, 2006, 02:51:24 PM »
Should I install the oil seal on the crankshaft before I close the crankcases or after?

If I do it before the seal could get trapped, but it looks like a tough one to install after.

Any advise welcome

David
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Re: Crankshaft seal installation - CB750
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2006, 03:08:56 PM »
Before you put the halves together.
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Re: Crankshaft seal installation - CB750
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2006, 05:50:15 PM »
Quote from: MRieck on March 04, 2006, 03:08:56 PM
Before you put the halves together.

Thanks

David
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Re: Crankshaft seal installation - CB750
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2006, 07:04:32 AM »
Got to be before, you cant get the lip into the groove afterwards
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