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Thanks! That helps with the new seal. It doesn't have the tension band thingy but it is cupped. The old one that I planned on reusing doesn't have a band nor is it cupped. The rubber part does flange out or in depending on which way you put it in. Sheen> .........................................................................> IF you can see an small spring inside the circumference of the seal, that > spring goes towards the bearing. If not, but one side seems more "open" > than the other side, the open side goes towards the bearing. I hope this > helps. Unfortunately, every manufacturer has their own idea of how to build > a seal, so they differ in design. Be sure to put grease around the seal > before putting the rotor on. Seal failure often occurs because of lack of > lubrication during the installation. If they run dry for even a few > seconds, they can get hot enough to cause permanent damage the seal. I > usually pack the open side of a seal with grease. This not only provides > adequate lubrication, but also keeps the spring from possibly jumping out of > place when hammering the new seal.> > If you put the seals in wrong, do not reuse them! Chances are they will no > longer stay in place like they should.> > S tu _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
