Couple quick questions
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When these seals start leaking it's not because the sealing lip has worn out. It's because there is a spring inside the lip that losses it's tension. If you are good you can remove the seal take the spring out shorten the spring to get the tension back re-install and good as new. I've done this many times in a pinch. When customers needed to get on the road and a seal wasn't available.
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I usually put a thin coat of rtv(on outside of seal) for insurance and help it slide in too, it should push in pretty easy,but they prob dont recommend it
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...-build-up.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...-build-up.html
Rtv on the outside of the seal is not a good practice especially on the seals that have the blue sealant around the seal. The rtv has a chemical reaction with it and will not dry properly. In a case where there is a lot of pressure the seal will push out. The best thing is to clean the outside of the seal with lacquer thinner and install.
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When these seals start leaking it's not because the sealing lip has worn out. It's because there is a spring inside the lip that losses it's tension. If you are good you can remove the seal take the spring out shorten the spring to get the tension back re-install and good as new. I've done this many times in a pinch. When customers needed to get on the road and a seal wasn't available.
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Just sharing some hard earned knowledge. I replaced a front seal on the same Cummins 3 times before someone informed me I was the one causing the issue. Of course, they waited until I finished my long-winded rant about junk seals.
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cc...12oaAg9z8P8HAQ
Used hundreds of these successfully.
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Well, it's in. Used your method mike of raising the crank slightly but I did install basically dry.
Hoping to get the pistons in this week so I'll be back for more questions shortly. Thanks!
Hoping to get the pistons in this week so I'll be back for more questions shortly. Thanks!