Re: Replace Lower Crank Seal on 1957 Johnson 35HP? Home › Forum › Ask A Member › Replace Lower Crank Seal on 1957 Johnson 35HP? › Re: Replace Lower Crank Seal on 1957 Johnson 35HP? frankrUS Member - 1 Year (includes $3 online payment fee)Replies: 6715Topics: 51 October 21, 2018 at 11:51 am #84723 Nope, the sharp edges face outward (toward the end of the shaft). Agreed on everything else though.