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E.
INSTALL - Continued.
Uncured gasket sealing compound can
cause eye damage or skin irritation. Avoid
contact with eyes and skin. If compound
contacts eyes, flush eyes with water for 15
minutes
and
get
immediate
medical
attention. If sealing compound contacts
skin, remove from skin with a dry cloth or
paper towel and wash thoroughly with
soap
and
water.
Sealing
compound
releases acetic acid while curing. Use with
adequate ventilation.
1.
Apply a coating of gasket sealing compound to
surfaces of rear filler block (127) that meet engine block.
m.
Install rear filler block (127).
n.
Place a steel machinist’s rule against rear of
engine block, extending across rear filler block
(127).
o.
Set rear filler block (127) flush with rear of
engine block.
p.
Install and tighten socket head cap screws (126).
q.
Place crankshaft seal housing (129) on a
hydraulic press frame, with front side facing
down.
r.
Lubricate outside of crankshaft seal (131) and
inside diameter of crankshaft seal housing (129)
with engine oil.
NOTE
When installing a new crankshaft assembly,
press crankshaft seal into crankshaft seal
housing until outside diameter of seal is flush
with the inside diameter of chamfer on rear of
housing.
When a worn crankshaft assembly is installed,
crankshaft seal must be seated 0.125 in. (3, 2
mm) from rear of crankshaft seal housing.
If this position on crankshaft seal housing has
been used, crankshaft seal must be fitted 0.25
in. (6, 4 mm) from rear of crankshaft seal
housing.
s.
Use seal installer (Item 81, Appendix D) to press in
new crankshaft seal (131) until seal is positioned in
appropriate location for condition of crankshaft assembly.
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