EricJB Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Recently when I was replacing a main seal, I realized I was not equipped to do it as well as I should. So after some head scratching, I came up with this.And this is how it works.So I got to thinking if anyone else wants one, I could make some up. If I could do this for $20.00 plus USPS flat rate, would I have any takers? 4 Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 id take one! Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Ha ha ha excellent work. Necessity is the mother of invention. Link to comment
RedBanner Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 That's brilliant! I'm in for one. Might just have you drop it in Adams box. I need to make it out there anyways. Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I will take one. I will be doing the same in the next week or so. Link to comment
Skib Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 interesting. wouldnt say its necessary Iv never had trouble installing rear mains but deff a nice little tool. Link to comment
Bob3 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I'm in. Put my name on one! Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 interesting. wouldnt say its necessary Iv never had trouble installing rear mains but deff a nice little tool. True, but for $20 it looks like it would make the job smoother and I never mind having unique tools in my box.... Tool box that is... Link to comment
Just Joel Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I'm in, pm me when ready... Joel Link to comment
wayno Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 This is a great idea. :thumbup: Link to comment
RedBanner Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I currently use a glue on PVC pipe cap fitting and mallet. But this looks like a great salution, and I'd love to support creative thinking. Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I usually just use old seal to pound in the new one .....BUT,, i really like this and need to have one PM me when you have them available i will buy one.. Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 im in let me know when their done so I can paypal some doe Link to comment
DanielC Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Is there a way to make it work with both five and six bolt crankshafts? Link to comment
MYDAILYROUTINE Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I'm in! Pm me when they are done. Link to comment
EricJB Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Is there a way to make it work with both five and six bolt crankshafts? Thanks for the feedback guys. Yes, I can make them fit either, or both patterns. Just need the five hole bolt pattern. All my stuff is 6. Link to comment
DanielC Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Most L-16, and L-18 crankshafts are five bolt. Somebody close to you has got to have one laying around. Link to comment
BenJammin Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Excellent... I've always been a little hesitant and bewildered by using seal drivers & hammers - it's a new seal and I have to bang on it !? (this is a much more refined way, but yet very custom to the situation). Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I like it. You could also go a step further and make 2 pilot holes(180 degrees apart from each other), around the lip that contacts the seal. This way, you could thread a sheet metal screw into the old seal, then use it to pull the old one out without damaging the crank surface with pics, etc.. just a thought. Either way, I'd like one if you make a run of em. Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I like it next time put soem grease or oil on the seal Link to comment
EricJB Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks Micro. Have to think on that for awhile. Assuming the bolt circle is the same on the 5 bolt, I went ahead and drilled the pattern to see what it looked like. Piece of cake. Now if someone could get me this measurement, I could verify. I will get a crank to test fit though. Link to comment
EricJB Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I like it next time put soem grease or oil on the seal Ya I just shoved it in there. I usually use a little Gaskecinch on them.Slimey till it sets up. Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 thats nice I was always scared to do main seals when engine in car but never needed to replace one yet Link to comment
yenpit Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Put me down for one! Link to comment
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