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The ’48 Sportsman and Sportwin motors I restored a few years ago had a similar style prop shaft seal with a raised rib on its outer surface which snapped into a retaining groove in the housing. Since they were NLA, I found similar size SKF lip seals with a smooth outer surface and used an adhesive to hold them in place. After all these years, both motors still haven’t leaked a drop of oil. I wonder if the P/N’s for the originals are the same?
If I remember correctly, when I looked on the SKF site, all I could match
up for prop shaft seals was some skinny 1/8″ deep ones,
costing more than I wanted to pay on EBay anyway.
If you have the seals you used documented anywhere, it would
be nice to know the part number, in case I tear into one or two
more of my Zephyrs.
Thanks.
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