1996 Ultra SP

[Edsled]

Guys,
I removed the clutch on the sled and wanted to check the crank seal. I have air coming out from the seal when the motor is running. So looks like I need to replace it. Can I do it with the motor in? Or do I have to take it out and split the cases.
As Always thanks for the help
Ed

 

[sledmasterr]

You'll have to pull the motor and split the cases to replace the seal. Out of curiosity, how did you determine air coming was coming o u t of the seal. Lots of oil in the seal area?

 

[Edsled]

Nope no oil very clean. I just thought I would check it out when I had the clutch off. Air comming out of the seal and when I spray starter fulid on the seal the motor rpm increases. I just picked the sled up have never ridden it and am just setting it up.

 

[sledmasterr]

Ok, that's what I thought, just not used to it phrased as blowing air out of the seal..

 

[Edsled]

Okay but hats the thing. It does have air blowing out. If you put your hand next to the crank when it's running you feel air blowing out. I thought I was loosing my mind but it is happing. So I guess I will pull the motor out before the madin ride.

 

[fordpickupman]

?????

So, are you running it with the clutch off of it then? I thought that was a big no-no.....