HOW TO : Replace flywheel side crank seal on a homelite super xl auto

[jake wells]

This applies to the xl 12 model also seal part number is SKF 6119.
First you need a flat head screw driver or a 5/16 socket to remove the four bolts holding the recoil on.
Second you need a 1/2 socket to remove the flywheel bolt use a piston stop or length of rope to prevent it from spinning threads are right hand.

Third clean around the crankshaft using brake cleaner or carburetor cleaner and a shop rag
Forth using a old flat head screw driver, drive the flat head under the lip of the seal between the seal and crankshaft. Work the screw driver up and down till the old seal pops out be careful to not damage the housing and crankshaft.
Fifth Clean the area around where the old seal was to not get dirt or grit in the bearing.

Sixth take the new seal and apply some anaerobic gasket maker around the outside of the seal a little goes a long ways.

 

[jake wells]

Seventh Place the seal in the hole where the old one went and drive the new seal on using a large socket.
Eighth use gentle pressure putting the seal on to not damage it make sure it is fully seated. NOW put that saw together in reverse and get back to cutting,,,, after the sealant cures though.

 

[jake wells]

Tools used hammer not shown haha.

 

[sefh3]

Good thread. I also put a dab of white lithium grease on the seal. Helps it slide over the crank. Then use carb cleaner to wipe off crank so flywheel doesn't slip.

 

[idiotwithasaw]

Who's truck were u using as a bench?

 

[jake wells]

my old mans nissan.

 

[idiotwithasaw]

Tailgating I see. Lol

 

[jake wells]

The sun was nice it's the best light around

 

[idiotwithasaw]

Agreed

 

[Jughead]

I do my best work on my tailgate,in the bed,on the hood or in the cab.so far i haven't had one lifted enough to have a go at it underneath.

 

[jake wells]

I do my best work on my tailgate,in the bed,on the hood or in the cab.so far i haven't had one lifted enough to have a go at it underneath.

spring are rusted out on the chevy and sagging bad huh

 

[Keith Gandy]

Cool thread Jake!!

 

[jake wells]

the video of the saw after the repair i did let it cure for 3hrs some piss revving orange screw driver and babble in this short clip sorry about the quality my internet sucks here.

 

[Jughead]

spring are rusted out on the chevy and sagging bad huh

actually its a 2wd and pisses me off that its too much like driving a car.i hate driving cars they just piss me off.lol

 

[jake wells]

actually its a 2wd and pisses me off that its too much like driving a car.i hate driving cars they just piss me off.lol

buy a nissan ha ha.

 

[Jughead]

buy a nissan ha ha.

Thats ok i'll walk.