Ok. Crap. Darn.
So the main oil seal I recently installed behind the flywheel
shouldn't have had a light
coat of oil on it before installing it?

It's Neil.   ;)

Ok. I get what you mean otherwise.

Neil.

On 5/9/16, Scott <SCOTTDANIEL@turbovans.com> wrote:
> hi Stuart,
> the 'lip' is the sealing lip , on the inside, where the rotating part
> rides on it.
>
> and yes, on all seals of that type..
> camshaft seals, crankshaft seals etc..
> lube the seal lip on assembly, so it does not run dry on initial operation.
>
> not important for grease seals in a grease housing, ( the grease used is
> fine )
> but what I really like to use on a engine oil type seals is Bearing Guard
> ..
> ultra super assembly lube like for engine bearings.
>
> learning goes on forever.
> all seals like to go into their housing dry , generally speaking.
> usually flush with the onside face  of the housing.
>
> scott
>
>
>

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