New oil seal leaking

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September 16, 2017 at 11:19 pm #8246
stanley
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I just replaced the upper seal in 1957 Johnson FD.I just got the motor and could see it had been leaking.After installing the new seal I decided to squirt a little oil on it.Gave it a few turns and air bubbles appeared.Whats going on?
September 16, 2017 at 11:31 pm #64999
chris-p
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Perhaps there is damage or wear on the crank mating surface?
September 16, 2017 at 11:40 pm #65001
stanley
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That’s what I thought,just wanted a second opinion.
September 17, 2017 at 1:12 am #65008
jeff-register
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Mike it to check groovey wear pattern, might need a Speedi-collar….bearing slop?
September 17, 2017 at 1:31 am #65010
stanley
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Doesn’t seem to have bearing slop.What’s a Speedi-collar?
September 17, 2017 at 1:54 am #65012
joecb
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A Speedi -collar or by some other name is a very thin stainless steel sleeve that press fits over the shaft and provides a new clean surface for the seal lip to ride on. Available at your friendly neighborhood bearing store.

Joe B
September 18, 2017 at 1:58 am #65067
rudderless
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Install a new seal just short of the wear groove if you can on that motor.
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