Author Topic: Crank Seals (Read 4382 times)

spintly · « **on:** August 26, 2013, 07:25:56 AM »

Hello All. What brand of crank seals are you using? I mostly run OEM Honda, but is there a company making better ones? Thanks

rsss396 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2013, 08:13:10 AM »

I do not believe anyone makes better than OEM but you might find some equal, kind of hit and miss with the aftermarket stuff

Tbone07 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2013, 08:37:41 AM »

Strictly OEM

etccb · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2013, 10:12:54 AM »

OEM crank seals only. There are a few japan main bearings that would be ok but do not mess with the crank seals...
Crank seals and main bearings must be held to a very high std and if that means more money then the options so be it. TOP quality is beyond highly recomended here.

rablack21 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2013, 10:23:43 AM »

I have used OEM and Hot Rods crank seals, both with great success and zero issues.

Tbone07 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2013, 11:29:31 AM »

Also...maybe if we keep the purchase volume of OEM seals high then they won't discontinue them....who knows

spintly · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2013, 03:12:10 PM »

Thanks Guys. Just purchased another OEM seal. That is all I have run in the past, just didn't know if there was something better. I sank the seal too far into the case and it didn't seal on the spacer by evidence of my pressure test. I could actually feel the air flowing through when I had held my hand over it. This is the first time I ever rebuilt my engine and thank goodness I made the pressure tester and tested it. Glad to know I had an issue prior to firing and running my fresh engine. I know not to sink it too far in now, but does the seal sit flush with the case? I was just gonna put it in with a 1/8 before being flush with the case, then pressure test it and see if I need to sink it in further. I know I don't want to go past flush with the case.