Although it is not clear from the photos I posted
(http://www.solisearch.net/ims/album.php?u_id=271241B2Q0 ) the
crankshaft oil seal was countersunk by at least 1mm all round and I did
check with a steel straight edge and at no point does the seal appear to
come closer than 1 mm or so to the edge.  I called two local parts
stores I got different spec depths for the seal (9.5/10mm and 12mm). But
when I picked up the 9.5/10mm spec seal (which is a Reznor same as the
one busdepot sells I think) and measured it, it was 12mm which is what
the seal I removed measures (also a Reznor).  So, am I still getting a
seal that is too thick and can this realy be the problem since it
definately does not stick out beyond the edge of the bearing
housing....
Thanks
David

In a message dated 10/20/05 9:57:24 AM, donalds1@VERIZON.NET writes:

<< The seal failed becuase it was not countersunk a hammer would not do
this.

get the right seal and be done with it

Bob Donalds >>

. . . and use the correctly sized seal driver.  You can roll your own
driver,
just make sure it fits the seal pocket closely and it edges are well
eased.

George