Gregory Bender

2013 March 19: Prepare the rear main bearing

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The oiling dowel for the front main bearing.
The oiling dowel for the front main bearing.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

The oiling dowel for the rear main bearing.
The oiling dowel for the rear main bearing.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Time to install the seal for the rear main bearing. Unfortunately, someone damaged the sealing surface when they removed the seal (likely a gouge from a seal puller). When I removed the seal during disassembly, I noted that someone had glued it in place. I did not realize why this had been done until after I had cleaned off all of the glue and found the damaged surface. So, I applied Permatex Super 300 to the seal and drove it in place. I was very careful not to let any be exposed under the seal. Just to be clear, use of sealing compounds is never recommended in this location. I only did so to take care of the damaged sealing surface on the main bearing.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.


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