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DT250A Crank Mag Side Seal Surface
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Hello, I am restarting my DT250A project after my last child graduated college and got her job, Traverse City, MI, and have a question about my crank.
The sealing surface looks to be "pitted" although I can't feel it with my fingernail. I think the runout is good and the bearing is good. My question is can I use this crank without air leakage. Take a look at the pic...
I dont know how to load a pic..
The sealing surface looks to be "pitted" although I can't feel it with my fingernail. I think the runout is good and the bearing is good. My question is can I use this crank without air leakage. Take a look at the pic...
I dont know how to load a pic..
1976 DT175C
1975 DT100B Kid Trainer
1974 DT250A In Process
1992 FJ1200
1975 DT100B Kid Trainer
1974 DT250A In Process
1992 FJ1200
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Replied by RT325 on topic DT250A Crank Mag Side Seal Surface
Guarantee it'll be ok. if you saw mine on my old 360 which is still sealing then you wouldn't be worrying.
If it's there but very slight it'll maybe carry a little oily mix in between the seal lips & lubricate it & help sealing.
That's how i justify 'to myself' using mine like that or worse. Works for me lol.
Re--photos. I believe you need three posts before that option is live for you, but pics have to be linked via an outside site like "imgur".
I use google photos but i'm out of free space now so it keeps telling me so time to delete or transfer back to my computer to load when necessary.
I never did work out how to load an open pic & mine just come up as links, but it works.
Here's a sample, just my BSA old bits. My theory is if its a link then its not taking up space here but maybe my idea is misguided haha.
photos.app.goo.gl/HXf2zPrH8PNJ41eL6
Anyway--i'm waffling on. Welcome from NZ downunder.
If it's there but very slight it'll maybe carry a little oily mix in between the seal lips & lubricate it & help sealing.
That's how i justify 'to myself' using mine like that or worse. Works for me lol.
Re--photos. I believe you need three posts before that option is live for you, but pics have to be linked via an outside site like "imgur".
I use google photos but i'm out of free space now so it keeps telling me so time to delete or transfer back to my computer to load when necessary.
I never did work out how to load an open pic & mine just come up as links, but it works.
Here's a sample, just my BSA old bits. My theory is if its a link then its not taking up space here but maybe my idea is misguided haha.
photos.app.goo.gl/HXf2zPrH8PNJ41eL6
Anyway--i'm waffling on. Welcome from NZ downunder.
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Replied by Camp3 on topic DT250A Crank Mag Side Seal Surface
Thanks for the info, heres a link..see if that works
imgur.com/a/ntPn4zi
Also a follow up question. The bearings and seals, I see there are seal kits in Ebay, has anyone tried them, or do we go to OEM and pay the $$
Thanks!
imgur.com/a/ntPn4zi
Also a follow up question. The bearings and seals, I see there are seal kits in Ebay, has anyone tried them, or do we go to OEM and pay the $$
Thanks!
1976 DT175C
1975 DT100B Kid Trainer
1974 DT250A In Process
1992 FJ1200
1975 DT100B Kid Trainer
1974 DT250A In Process
1992 FJ1200
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Replied by Skull on topic DT250A Crank Mag Side Seal Surface
Greetings from St. Joe, MI, I see you're in TC.
Are you talking about crank bearings? The factory Koyo's are $16 on ebay. I'd buy the oem crank seals, but that's just me.
Are you talking about crank bearings? The factory Koyo's are $16 on ebay. I'd buy the oem crank seals, but that's just me.
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Replied by RT325 on topic DT250A Crank Mag Side Seal Surface
Looking at the photo my bike would be happy to have one that good. Personaly i'd just give it a wipe with oily wet & dry paper & carry on. Genuine seals are good too.
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