crankshaft seals

[Dollyby 2]

I am about to renew both crankshaft seals, do I need to lubricate them at all,I seem to remember somebody suggesting smear of grease on the lip of the lip seal..Myles.

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[soe8m]

Yes, that is what we do.

Jeroen

[Henk]

And an additional advise: cut the spring of the rear seal about 1 cm shorter. Spring is a bit too lose, which leads to early oil leakage.
I can't seem to find the original thread, but I followed this advise for my 1850 block and it worked (untill now that is, fingers crossed).

[soe8m]

That will be one of my posts but refers only to the slant engines and i thought Myles had a 1500 engine and those seals don't have to be modified.

Jeroen

[Dollyby 2]

Hi folk's,my engine is a 1500,do I fit seal's as they sre,thanks for all your help,Myles.