rms position issue

[jonossiksilvia]

hi guys.

Just replaced the rear main seal on the motor. now the old seal that was in there was 10mm thick. that part number has been superseded by a new seal which is only 8.5mm thick. trouble im having is after 4 attempts of trying to get the seal to seat in the old position it keeps sliding back the extra 1.5mm to the lip on the seal holder so the sealing part is now back further.

Will this be a problem?

old seal:

new seal:


Whats your thoughts? i just dont wanna pull the box out again

Cheers

 

[gloverman]

Id stick with the new position. I find its easier to get the seal square when its is sitting all the way home on a surface. Also having the seal sitting on a new spot on the crank is a good thing.

 

[jonossiksilvia]

cheers heaps gloverman