#3 O-ring

Hogdaddy

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#3 O-ring

« on: March 25, 2010, 04:54:46 PM »

Anyone ever had trouble with the #3 o-ring getting broken/torn/cut? I have pulled the rear wheel twice and the o-ring was broken/torn/cut each time? Any ideas? This is on a 2000 Interstate. Never had trouble with my 98 standard? I am very careful to put the wheel on straight. This time I pushed the flange on a couple of time without the wheel and it pushed on fine, I could feel it when it went over the O-ring. I looked at both of them with a jewlers loop and I can't tell if they were cut or not but don't think so, as it is not a clean seperation. Both have about 20-25% missing. Thanks


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Joe Hummer

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Re: #3 O-ring

« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2010, 05:58:40 PM »

first, make sure you have the right size o-ring in there. second, make sure flange doesn't have any sharp edges. third, make sure you apply grease to the flange before putting it on the drive unit.

I haven't seen the third o-ring damaged on mine.

Joe


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Re: #3 O-ring

« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2010, 08:40:35 PM »

Also coat the o-ring with grease before you install it.

Marty


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