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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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Just Wanted To Know If There Are Any Tricks To Installing It. I Know It Must Go On Dry. The Seal Is Already In The Cover. Lip Keeps Rolling Out When It's About Half Way On The Crank. It Is A Eagle Crank, And The Plastic Guide You Get With The Seal Is Smaller Than The End Of The Crank. So If Anyone Has Any Pointers Let Me Know. Thanks
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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I used a small flat tipped screwdriver and very carefully worked it around until it was fully seated. If you do it this way take your time and be very careful not to tear it.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Hmmm.. I always used my fingertips, and took my time. Once you get the lip straight it slides down the crank really easy. I always put a thin film of oil on the seal too.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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We sell a install tool that makes the job simple, the problem is its 100.00 dollars. If your going to do a few engines a year, or you just want to be sure that you don't need to pull it back out............


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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 427
We sell a install tool that makes the job simple, the problem is its 100.00 dollars. If your going to do a few engines a year, or you just want to be sure that you don't need to pull it back out............


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We need a "LOAN A TOOL" Program
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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I used to flat tipped screwdriver, and was very very careful. After we got it started, we beat on it with a soft hammer
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