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Mission cover oild seals-KZ650
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23 Aug 2007 08:52 #165845
by tseohs
Mission cover oild seals-KZ650 was created by tseohs
I am preparing to replace the shifter, output, and clutch shaft oil seals in the left side mission cover on 78 KZ 650. It seems straight forward but not sure if the outer edge of the seals should be coated with a thin film of perma-tex or spray gasket type material or go in dry. Also, is there a preferred tool or method for "setting" the seals?
Thanks for your input.
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23 Aug 2007 10:18 #165863
by RetroRiceRocketRider
Replied by RetroRiceRocketRider on topic Mission cover oild seals-KZ650
No permatex or gasket sealer needed on those seals.
But applying a thin film of oil or grease helps prevent them from becoming dammaged when being slid over their associated shafts, and is recommended in most service manuals.
But applying a thin film of oil or grease helps prevent them from becoming dammaged when being slid over their associated shafts, and is recommended in most service manuals.
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23 Aug 2007 16:54 #165933
by The Milkman
78 650-C2, Stock engine, Jardine 4-2 Exh., 17-38 sprockets, dyna ignition and coils, coil wiring mod, carb mod.
Replied by The Milkman on topic Mission cover oild seals-KZ650
They go in dry with no sealer. On any shaft that has splines or threads on them I always put scotch tape over the splines or threads to protect the seal, with a coating of oil on the shaft.
As far as driving them on I've never had a problem finding a deep socket that fits the size of the outer shell on one. You want the socket to be as close as possible to the outer size of the seal. And tap it in as straight as possible to start with, of course.
Or you could go to the expense of getting the right sized installer, which IMO is a waste of money that could be used on more important items for the bike.
Ride safe
As far as driving them on I've never had a problem finding a deep socket that fits the size of the outer shell on one. You want the socket to be as close as possible to the outer size of the seal. And tap it in as straight as possible to start with, of course.
Or you could go to the expense of getting the right sized installer, which IMO is a waste of money that could be used on more important items for the bike.
Ride safe
78 650-C2, Stock engine, Jardine 4-2 Exh., 17-38 sprockets, dyna ignition and coils, coil wiring mod, carb mod.
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