makaveli07
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Okay so I finished completely restoring my 1996 seadoo challenge, came to the last step which is to install a new carbon seal and stainless support ring. The stainless steel ring which has 2 o rings inside gave me sooo much trouble that i had to use wood just to slide the oring into position. After sliding it into position I notice that there are small circle shaving from the orings that are inside… and for some reason it isnt sitting right… the below is not applying the proper pressure onto the ring and i have a feeling like there is a problem somewhere. Now my question becomes:
1. How the hell do people slide that stainless steel piece with the orings inside onto the shaft? I used lots of lube and still got oring shavings…
2. Do i need a new stainless steel ring and carbon ring if its just the oring that got damaged?
3. I would honestly like to convert to a seal carrier? My 1998 GTX had one and i loved it. Grease it after each ride and im golden.
Some notes:
1. the engine is 100% aligned with sbt alignment tool.
2. I did not replace the bellow and it looks too short.
Thank you!
1. How the hell do people slide that stainless steel piece with the orings inside onto the shaft? I used lots of lube and still got oring shavings…
2. Do i need a new stainless steel ring and carbon ring if its just the oring that got damaged?
3. I would honestly like to convert to a seal carrier? My 1998 GTX had one and i loved it. Grease it after each ride and im golden.
Some notes:
1. the engine is 100% aligned with sbt alignment tool.
2. I did not replace the bellow and it looks too short.
Thank you!
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