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« on: June 26, 2014, 06:32:55 PM » |
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OK, I read the thread, and instructions from Daniel, and don't know what 'Tap it in' means. I replaced the seal an she thinks she's a Harley, oil all over everything! I have a second new seal, but need clarification on how to install it. I'm on a 6K mile vacation trip, and don't want to be adding a half quart of oil every day...
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« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2014, 06:53:26 PM » |
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You could place a socket over it and lightly tap with a hammer or wrench. I think I just pushed mine in.
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2014, 07:28:55 PM » |
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If it is a new one that is leaking, either it is not seated into it's home, or it was damaged when installing it. It should not be too hard to get it to seat properly.
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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2014, 05:00:00 AM » |
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Lube the shift shaft splines with a copious amount of oil or light grease (NOT moly paste!) before working the new seal over them and into place. If you don't, the seal lips may tear.
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2014, 06:24:37 AM » |
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Might have installed it in reverse...
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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2014, 05:27:39 AM » |
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thanks,everyone, I've been on the road the last 4 days. You can't get a deep socket anywhere near this thing, or a hammer without removing the exhaust. It only goes in one way; it's cupped on the engine side and has a lip that obviously pops into place. I'll take it apart again today and take a toothbrush to it to make sure it's all clean inside and try again.
I'll let you know.
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« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2014, 07:08:05 AM » |
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That sucks that it is going on while on a trip,,, maybe wrap a rag around it and wring it out every gas stop to keep oil from getting everywhere?? Being close to the exhaust certainly doesn't help.
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2014, 03:21:25 AM » |
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I don't think I would mess with that seal anymore, buy a new one they are not that much. When I replaced mine I had the exhaust off the bike. Make sure the shifter shaft is clean and smooth as well the seating surfaces of the crankcase. I had no problem installing it with a light coat of oil on the seal and the shaft. I seem to remember it going in with minimal effort. I recommend using a lift if you have one as this task could be tough with the bike on the side stand.
Good luck.
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2014, 10:31:22 AM » |
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I'm on my second new seal now. The first was in a little crooked. I made sure everything was clean and lightly oiled, made a tool out of a copper plumbing T and the old seal (reversed it fits the T perfectly) so I could push the new one in strait and with some pressure. It looked exactly like the picture in Daniel's article. It's better, but still leaks some.
I'm wondering if I could have actually bent the shaft in an emergency stop, or if the seat is scratched some how? I'm thinking of trying some kind of gasket goop or high temp silicone on the next one (at $3 per and now down to less than a half hour to change it it's getting to be not much of a job). Any other suggestions? The GWRRA may kick me out if I can't get this leak stopped!
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« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2014, 11:41:42 AM » |
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Are you sure you are putting it in correctly, by that I mean is the little spring on the oustide when installed or the inside?
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« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2014, 02:41:31 PM » |
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There's no reason to believe that the spring doesn't stay where it is, I don't think. The seal is flat on the outside and has a groove on the engine side (where the spring is) so I know I'm not putting it in backwards. It doesn't take much pressure to install, just some precision to ensure that it goes in strait and flush.
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