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Wrecked 2 seals trying to get them in by tapping on edges-would not line up properly. Had to find some PVC pipe and an adapter that would match the the diameter of seal. Put that on top of a plate of steel on top of a small bottle jack and carefully jack up the PVC pipe while trying to keep it all lined up properly. The spindle shaft and seals must be oiled beforehand. I still had a one inch section of rubber seal stick and roll over. I managed to push it back in place with difficulty and some damage to the seal. But the first one went in fine and no leaks at the moment.
Wrecked 2 seals trying to get them in by tapping on edges-would not line up properly. Had to find some PVC pipe and an adapter that would match the the diameter of seal. Put that on top of a plate of steel on top of a small bottle jack and carefully jack up the PVC pipe while trying to keep it all lined up properly. The spindle shaft and seals must be oiled beforehand. I still had a one inch section of rubber seal stick and roll over. I managed to push it back in place with difficulty and some damage to the seal. But the first one went in fine and no leaks at the moment.
Harvard, MA
Fr