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Installing triple seals - advice sought

Discussion in '348/355' started by David1266, Aug 14, 2009.

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  1. David1266

    David1266 Karting

    Jan 25, 2008
    51
    Portland Oregon
    Hello all,

    I am installing new triple seals in my 355. I have installed one new seal but during the process of installing it the seal seams to have streached. It fits losely around the drive shaft. I warmed the seal slightly in hot (not boiling but hot) water before installing it. The seal did not seem more pliable when hot then when at room temperature. I used only my fingers to put the seal on.

    Is this normal? What am I missing.

    Thanks

    David
     
  2. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 19, 2001
    22,614
    The Brickyard
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  3. David1266

    David1266 Karting

    Jan 25, 2008
    51
    Portland Oregon
    Thanks Ernie,

    I was thinking about trying something like that.
     
  4. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 19, 2001
    22,614
    The Brickyard
    Full Name:
    The Bad Guy
    Glad I could help.
     
  5. notbostrom

    notbostrom Formula Junior

    May 8, 2006
    957
    Orlando, FL
    Full Name:
    Ben
    They will always stretch some. once they are on put some thin cardboard (old fast food drink cups) around them and put a couple rubber bands around it. They don't feel like they would but they do "compress" back down to size
     
  6. David1266

    David1266 Karting

    Jan 25, 2008
    51
    Portland Oregon
    Thanks guys,

    Worried I had ruined $75.oo worth of teflon rings.

    Cheers.

    David
     

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