REFLECTOR: Franklin Oil Seal

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That should fix it with the following:
The split case at that location can cause some leakage.  Add a good 
amount of sealant before you put it back on.  It should run nice and 
clean after that.


MikeWatsonSpg at cs.com wrote:
> Recently, someone posted the they had replaced the
> front crank shaft oil seal on a Franklin, only to have it
> leak worst than the on they replaced.
> 
> Was the problem ever resolved?
> 
> I have an IVO electric adjustable prop. The oil from the leak
> saturates the rings which the brushes sit on, making it
> almost impossible to vary to pitch to cruse after clime out.
> 
> I ordered a new oil seal and felt ring from Susan at
> FranklinParts in Jewett TX. Hopefully it will stop the leak.
> 
> Mike W.
> 
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