Engine Crankshaft Seal

[Bowhunter]

I am putting a Baker Open Primary on my bike and I have read that the engine crankshaft seal should be reversed. The local H-D dealer is not overly helpful in trying to help with parts for Big Dogs. Does anyone have the H-D part # for the 117" motor so I can just ask for the seal by part #? Thanks for your help.

 

[Skydiver]

I am putting one on my 107 and looking for that part # also.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

I believe the Harley Number is "12068"
I can get them in COMETIC. There about 6 bucks a piece to you.

 

[LamboV12]

Yes - reverse it. Did a BDL on my bike, had a leak, fput the new seal in reverse and no more leak. Also was part of instruction that came with the drive -

 

[Skydiver]

I believe the Harley Number is "12068"

Awesome, thanks for your help. I called Orlando Harley and told them I needed an evo crank shaft seal without the part number he looked it up and said they didn't have it in stock and none of the other stores did either. I checked this thread and saw you posted the part number. I called the I-4 store with the part number and the guy says "oh, yeah I have four of them in stock." It pays to have the part number.

 

[Skydiver]

I believe the Harley Number is "12068"

Need to make a correction. I just drove to the Harley dealer and compared the 12068 crank seal and its NOT the correct one. Apparently the Orlando Harley parts guy at the Kissimmee store and the I-4 store were correct they do not have the seal in stock and the correct part number for the Evolution engine crank seal is: 12026B.

 

[Bowhunter]

Thanks Skydiver, I will call the local shop Monday and see if they have #12026B and if they do, I'll update the part# to be sure.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

Sorry guys
They refer to that number as a "Sprocket Shaft Seal".
I can get the 12026B also they are about 2.50 a piece.
Here is a lower end image.
Item # 10 is what is refered to as the "Sprocket Shaft Seal" and it cross references to Harley # 12026B
SHould have an answer for you tomorrow Bow on the slam button.

 

[Bowhunter]

Thanks Curtis, I will wait until you let me know about the slam button before I do anything about the seal. Maybe I can kill two birds with one stone.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

I will order the seals tomorrow. Will take a few days to get them.

 

[Bowhunter]

Thanks Curtis.

 

[john sachs]

12026B is the proper motor sprocket seal for an EVO. :2thumbs:
12068 is a motor sprocket seal for a TWIN CAM.
We keep both in stock.
John

 

[05 old dog]

can this seal be changed without tearing down bottom end? any special tools needed? install with some kind of sealer or dry...im running a 4 inch karata and didnt change mine out 1 1/2 years or 3500 miles...thinkin about rebuild on tranny and replacing this seal...thanks for part number...

 

[KaptinAmerika]

john sachs could probably answer that for us

 

[john sachs]

You only have to remove your alternator rotor,(I would also remove the stater).
You'll need to take your time removing the seal. They can be a bitch to get out. Again, TAKE YOUR TIME. :bang:
You will also need to make or borrow a tool (tubing) to install the new seal. I put them in dry. Wipe a little oil on the rubber seal part.
John

 

[Bowhunter]

I got mine out in just a couple minutes by taking a very thin wood working chisel and bending the lip of the seal down to where I could catch it with a slide hammer and it tapped right out. I noticed what appeared to be a blue sealant on the rim of the old seal where it made contact with the engine case.

 

[pauldeepsea]

Look forward to seeing that belt drive....

 

[05 old dog]

thanks john...

 

[New Boots]

Pic of the blue stuff

 

[RRRUFF]

Pic of the blue stuff

What is considered backwards? Referencing this seal in this picture.

Thanks