I may be wrong but I think that is what I recommended. .................lm
oldbikedude wrote:I think you need to get behind the metal and pry it out.
DesertSilo wrote:The seal I have shows 32 / 65 / 6.5 the one in the bike is 32 / 65 / 7.5 is that going to be an issues? Looks like the replacement lip is slightly larger than the gap.
Also after using an exacto knife around the entire edge still stuck in there good. Going to be a slow process of digging it out. looks like who ever installed it used sealant on both the inside and outside lip causing it to crumble at the slightest yank or pry......
https://imgur.com/zxgR5fP
before
https://imgur.com/GIrJHjz
-Geoff
LOUD MOUSE wrote:It has a metal plate on the engine side.
Find a sharp pointed something and go to the outer edge and tap through the rubber near the outer edge and pray out. .............lm
DesertSilo wrote:Any recommendations on removing the old right crankshaft seal (not the sprocket seal)? seems to be pretty dang stuck in there and the lip seems to crumble when trying to pry it out. there looks to be a small metal plate behind the rubber gasket is that removable?
LOUD MOUSE wrote:Find a sharp pointed something and go to the outer edge and tap through the rubber near the outer edge and pray out. .............lm
I may be wrong but I think that is what I recommended. .................lm
oldbikedude wrote:I think you need to get behind the metal and pry it out.
DesertSilo wrote:Here are some pictures after spending three hours today trying to pry the rubber bits out. Only thing small enough to fit between the metal is an exacto knife. (Ruined a pair of fine nose tweezers, a pick set wont fit, small flat head isn't long enough, and various other sharp pointed things arnt strong enough and bend / break.) Heat gun also seems to have no effect on the rubber with making it more pliable or easier to get out.
https://imgur.com/UQXMe18
https://imgur.com/OuVtau5
And for some reason, the gap seems way smaller than the replacement seal? Is this standard or will I have to look into countersunk drilling options?
https://imgur.com/LXZKWPg
After reading quite a few threads on seal removals, I havn't see much trouble getting the seal out its more getting the seal in.
Any other options before I start looking for a mechanic to send the bike off to?
Thanks! -Geoff
LOUD MOUSE wrote:Find a sharp pointed something and go to the outer edge and tap through the rubber near the outer edge and pray out. .............lm
I may be wrong but I think that is what I recommended. .................lm
oldbikedude wrote:I think you need to get behind the metal and pry it out.
LOUD MOUSE wrote:Use a sharp blade (EXACTO) to cut the outer edge at a angle then tap the new seal into the case going circular with the tool. ..................lm
DesertSilo wrote:Here are some pictures after spending three hours today trying to pry the rubber bits out. Only thing small enough to fit between the metal is an exacto knife. (Ruined a pair of fine nose tweezers, a pick set wont fit, small flat head isn't long enough, and various other sharp pointed things arnt strong enough and bend / break.) Heat gun also seems to have no effect on the rubber with making it more pliable or easier to get out.
https://imgur.com/UQXMe18
https://imgur.com/OuVtau5
And for some reason, the gap seems way smaller than the replacement seal? Is this standard or will I have to look into countersunk drilling options?
https://imgur.com/LXZKWPg
After reading quite a few threads on seal removals, I havn't see much trouble getting the seal out its more getting the seal in.
Any other options before I start looking for a mechanic to send the bike off to?
Thanks! -Geoff
LOUD MOUSE wrote:Find a sharp pointed something and go to the outer edge and tap through the rubber near the outer edge and pray out. .............lm
I may be wrong but I think that is what I recommended. .................lm
oldbikedude wrote:I think you need to get behind the metal and pry it out.