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Author Message   Upthemaiden Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2018 - 08:27 am:        Going to swap my crank oil seal under the primary when I get some time. I figured I'd check and see if anyone has a used installation tool they'd be interested in selling for a not crazy amount of money, or even someone willing to potentially loan one if I pay the shipping both ways. Otherwise I'll just go at it with a piece of PVC pipe or something along those lines and hope for the best.   Screamer Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2018 - 02:48 pm:        I have the late crank seal driver (HD-45296). Send a PM to me if you'd like to borrow it. Thanks - R   Upthemaiden Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2018 - 04:34 pm:        I sent you a PM. Let me know if you didnt get it, because it looks like it came to my inbox. Not sure if they always do that, or if I somehow sent myself a PM.   Screamer Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2018 - 10:11 pm:        Got it - and sent a response. R   Williamscottrobertson Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2018 - 09:59 pm:        I use a pvc coupling. 1 1/2” if I remember correctly.   Screamer Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2018 - 01:31 am:        The seal gets installed opposite of what would appear to be the proper direction. Using the correct driver makes it easier because the driver fits into the seal - which prevents damage to the seal during installation. Not saying other methods won't work, but the driver makes it easier to install the seal successfully.   Williamscottrobertson Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2018 - 09:57 pm:        Agree, pricey one time use tool. Same with crank lock though. I’ve installed three with the coupling. Had one get a little crooked, rolled the lip. Had to open a second seal. Does the driver hug the shaft to keep it from getting crooked?   Screamer Posted on Monday, May 07, 2018 - 11:03 am:        The driver itself fits fairly close to the shaft. The entire tool assembly includes a sleeve and threaded crank, which aids installation, but a tube and sprocket nut can work just as well. It's helpful to remove the spacer first and put the seal on the spacer, and then slip the spacer on to the sprocket shaft and then begin pressing the seal in to the crankcase. In September of 2001, a radius was added to the outside diameter corner edges of the spacer to aid seal installation and reduce seal damage during assembly. If a seal is replaced on earlier engines, removing the spacer and putting the seal on the spacer first reduces the risk of damage to the I.D. seal lips.

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