How to remove RD18 top crankshaft seal

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  • May 17, 2017 at 2:17 am #7035
    tspeedster
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      I am sure I have seen this topic covered before but I have not been able to find it thru a search. What is the easiest / best way to remove the top crankshaft seal on a 1956 RD18 Johnson if you do not have the factory tool? Thanks

      May 17, 2017 at 2:57 am #57832
      garry-in-michigan
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        There is a special tool made to remove that 303804 seal. Lacking the seal puller, it is possible to use a ice pick to make a small hole in the seal on either side and screw a #6 sheet metal screw on each side of the crankshaft. It is then puled up going side to side with a nail puller. A length of PVC pipe the size to slip over the crankshaft will push in the new seal. . . 😉

        May 17, 2017 at 3:41 am #57835
        frankr
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          Club Member Richard White is now making those special pullers
          http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com

          May 17, 2017 at 2:23 pm #57848
          Mumbles
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            If you don’t have the tool or don’t want to split the cases, you can always improvise with a couple of screws.

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