Yard Art
Posts: 67
Joined: Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:01 pm
Location: Everett Washington ( Washington State )
D-2 Rear Crank Cap Install
As seen in the pic, the rear of the crank has an oil slinger with grooves behind it. The large slot on the cap fits over this part, so no packing is needed there. I just figured this out with the help of Mike Miller. Thanks Mike.
However, what steps I should follow to install the rear cap to ensure it goes on as tight as possible without having to worry about oil leaks once installed? The cap is machined to fit tightly against the block, but thought I'd ask to see if there are any tricks or tips.
What steps should I take with the rope packing to ensure it is tightly packed? Should I soak the packing in some sort of solution or pack it dry? Mike provided some useful advice, any other advice would be appreciated.
Should I use some type of gasket adhesive or sealant when re-installing the cap?
I am including some pics of the rear crank cap for you to see what I am talking about with pointing arrows.
Your help would be truly appreciated.
P.S. The surface rust you see in the pic was nothing serious. It did not affect the part in any way.
Thanks. George.