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[BradKahler 313]

14 hours ago, AlexR said:

This! I destroyed 2 seals on one axle, until I chamfered it some more with a small file. 

 

That's 2 votes for chamfering.  I'll have to see what sort of tool/file I have available that might do the job.

 

Thanks!

[BradKahler 313]

14 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

I have used saran wrap and a little oil over the ends of the axle to get seal started, but always deburrrrr everything good first. 

 

Was the saran wrap for getting the seal onto the shaft?  If so, I didn't have any issues in that department, the problems was getting the seals pressed into the bores.

[ebinmaine 79,000]

15 minutes ago, BradKahler said:

 

 

 

 

Chamfering sounds like a pretty good idea.  The original seals had a rubber outer housing, the SKF seals are steel with an edge to them.  I wonder if lightly chamfering the edge of the seal might help some?

 

It won't hurt but it's the transmission that really needs the angle chamfer. That's the thicker, harder metal.

[AlexR 2,957]

20 minutes ago, BradKahler said:

Was the saran wrap for getting the seal onto the shaft?  If so, I didn't have any issues in that department, the problems was getting the seals pressed into the bores.

I file the edges of the keyway and wrap it with  electrical tape to prevent damaging the seal. Also file any burrs that might be on the axle especially if there are extra set screws.

And the chamfer that often needs filing is on the transmission case. 

And then like is mentioned oil the seal up prior to installing. 

Edited 3 hours ago by AlexR

[sqrlgtr 2,957]

1 hour ago, AlexR said:

I file the edges of the keyway and wrap it with  electrical tape to prevent damaging the seal. Also file any burrs that might be on the axle especially if there are extra set screws.

And the chamfer that often needs filing is on the transmission case. 

And then like is mentioned oil the seal up prior to installing. 

 

@BradKahler "Was the saran wrap for getting the seal onto the shaft?  If so, I didn't have any issues in that department, the problems was getting the seals pressed into the bores."

 

oh misunderstood never had any trouble going into case (knock on wood) but I have made seal drivers that are true/sqaure on the seal side that really helps.

Edited 1 hour ago by sqrlgtr