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Crank seal driver DT175E
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Just made a nice crank seal driver for the right side (clutch side). Went to Home Depot and bought a 1" electrical conduit pvc coupling and a 1" box connector bushing. Glued the two pieces together. Then I press fit a spare crank collar (#21 in picture) into the 1" bushing bore (warmed it up to aid in assembly). Nearly done. I carefully filed off the molded in letters and numbers off of the face of the bushing and it's now complete. Advantages - cheap; drives seal in square - 100%; since the OD of the flange is larger than the crankcase bore (where the seal sits), you can drive the seal in flush to the crankcase with ease.
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Nice job!
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1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
19 Feb 2021 06:40
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Better view.
19 Feb 2021 06:43
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Replied by bosco659 on topic Crank seal driver DT175E
Pretty sure it will work well but the gap under the flange leaves it unsupported. If it cracks at the flange upon use I'll bury the reducer so the flange is in full contact with the coupling. Will report later.
19 Feb 2021 06:46
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A tip I think came from Enduronut or GFrench or MDScott.... Use some windex to lube the outside of the seal and it will go in pretty easy. Windex evaporates quick and won't permanently lube the seal like oil/grease or regular soap would... It will go in much easier but stick in place as well as if you installed it dry.
I've also used a thin coat of blue loctite on the outside of seal.
I've also used a thin coat of blue loctite on the outside of seal.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Would that be the same principle as when using hairspray to fit handlebar grips?
19 Feb 2021 07:27
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The loctite is somewhat like using hairspray... windex is more like a lube that evaporates without leaving anything slippery behind.
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Thanks for the tip. I think I'll do the Windex trick. Might help prevent damage to the outer edges of the seal upon installation.
19 Feb 2021 08:46
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Windex is good for almost anything, including cuts and scrapes!
Reminds me of "My Big Greek Wedding"!
Reminds me of "My Big Greek Wedding"!
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