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Offline Drew400

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To rubber grease or not to rubber grease, that is the question
« on: February 17, 2014, 12:48:32 PM »
Hi all,

In my limited experience of such matters, I routinely use rubber grease when installing new seals, etc. Is this adviseable for rebuilding my 400/4? I'm thinking specifically about the front fork leg seals.

Thank you,

D.
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Re: To rubber grease or not to rubber grease, that is the question
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2014, 05:23:55 PM »
when fitting mine i put some fork oil on them at it worked for me with no problems
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Re: To rubber grease or not to rubber grease, that is the question
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2014, 06:27:57 PM »
I just use fork oil as well. For other seals I lubricate with whatever they are supposed to keep from leaking.   :)
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Re: To rubber grease or not to rubber grease, that is the question
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2014, 07:32:36 PM »
OK, a little trade secret. Turn a seal over and it has a recess. Find a O'ring that is a tight fit in he recess and squeeze it in. We always had problems with the clutch lever seal and came up with this idea to tighten the seal to the shaft. Never had a leaking engine seal ever again. Never tried it on a folk seal.
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Re: To rubber grease or not to rubber grease, that is the question
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2014, 08:06:32 PM »
Quote from: trigger6969 on February 17, 2014, 07:32:36 PM
Never tried it on a folk seal.
That's at the front of the boat isn't it?   :P
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Re: To rubber grease or not to rubber grease, that is the question
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2014, 08:08:20 PM »
No Les, It is at the stern.
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Re: To rubber grease or not to rubber grease, that is the question
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2014, 09:54:09 AM »
Thanks all, food for thought.... and maybe a few fishes for the seals swimming all around the boat!
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