Detroit 60 crank seal.

**Worthken** · 07.17.2012

Do I need a special tool to replace a crank seal on a series 60 Detroit? Can I reuse the flywheel bolts? I'm also looking for the torque specs on the flywheel bolts, I googled it and found two different settings, can anybody set me straight with the right figures. Much appreciated.

**Smellfunny** · 07.17.2012

Yes you need a special tool to install the crank seal. http://www.apexinds.com/tools/M30100-B.html

As far as the flywheel bolts we always reuse ours and I have no idea what the torque is supposed to be but it was a discussion on here recently. You might can search and find it.

**Worthken** · 07.19.2012

I searched but did not find the right specs. I found two contradicting torque specs. Both quote 55ft/lbs, the one says +60 degrees, the other +120, should I halve it and pull it 90 degrees? I managed to find the installation tool. I still have to find the original seal, I'm not fond of the cheap specimens. Pulling a gearbox for a small differance in seal prices makes no sense. Thanks Smellfunny.

**Smellfunny** · 07.19.2012

Are you buying the seal in South Africa or can you buy in the states and have it shipped to you? If you have paypal and want one I can send you one for what ever the seal costs plus shipping etc... I have never shipped outside of the USA so I am not sure of costs etc.. But I do have one on the shelf.

**Worthken** · 07.20.2012

Thanks for the offer, I should be able to get one from our Freightliner dealership. Detroit is a popular engine over here so it won't be too hard to get the original seal. Thanks once again.