Clutch R&R questions

Crank seal install and flywheel torque. Not saying you did anything wrong, just sharing the manual.

 

The plastic spacer is designed so it fits into the OEM seal driver tool. As long as the seal is flat across the front and not separated it should be ok. You can run it like @BoxCarKidd said to verify its ok before putting in the trans. Post up a pic of the seal and seal to crank.

I should have posted the pics up earlier.

You can go onto quickserve.cummins.com and make your free account with access to 5? engine serial numbers for parts and service manuals.

 

Different color engines. You are both OK.

 

I think my Detroit installed dry, but with oil on crank side. I made the mistake of cleaning it with acetone. Wiped some of the plastic/ Teflon green stuff off. It still doesn’t leak. Almost bought another one. I did run it though, for a while, about 20 minutes before putting the trans in, with the blowby tube blocked for a couple/ few maybe 5 minutes at a time. Per Boxcarrkids recommendation. Nice and dry.

 

I really don’t know, but I think they leak around the crank, not the outer sleeve side. May not be a big deal. I understand it’s a big labor job, if it does though. My Detroit required a special installer with spacers, different sizes for front and rear seals. Luckily I borrowed one from a local shop. After a few told me it will leak otherwise.Detroits new style green seal/ sleeve rides on center of sleeve, sleeve sticks out, instead of being flush, like the old style orange ones.

 

If it was easy everyone would be doing it and repair shops would be looking for work.
As said before, think your doing a helluva job, going the extra effort to make sure its right.
And thanks to the guys that know and are helping!!!

 

This seal was pushed out and damaged from to much crankcase pressure.

They are not as robust as you think.