sneaky pete not good enough

[hopinfox]

I got the [u]sneaky pete </u> to remove rear main seal but using as per instructions, I could not get seal to budge. I tried pushing with a wire rod and pulled with the sneaky pete and rotate crank at same time but to no avail. There is just not much there for the "pete" to screw into. I've been careful to not hurt seal lip and am considering taking a chance that the pan was leaking and not the seal and buttoning it all back up and see what happens! Any advice from you all that have been down this road is very appreciated. Mike

M.hopinfox/Kennesaw,Ga.
62 Hawk
63 Champ
64 Commander
64 Hawk
jealous wife

[jackb]

I've done this several times and tho sometimes wondering if I was going the right way.: take a soft punch and drive one side of the brummer seal up and around the crank. You need to catch the metal "spine" of the seal and tho it may distort, mine have eventually come out....Once you can grab the other end with needle-nosed pliers...pull it down. Not a fun process and try not to damage the journal or recess..........good luck. I don't mind some criticism on this one........&lt;g&gt;

[JRoberts]

As difficult as removing the seal is I've been told that putting the new one in is the hardest part of the procedure. Any suggestions?

Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Editor of "The Down Easterner"
Eastern North Carolina Chapter

[JRoberts]

As difficult as removing the seal is I've been told that putting the new one in is the hardest part of the procedure. Any suggestions?

Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Editor of "The Down Easterner"
Eastern North Carolina Chapter

[hopinfox]

Thanks for your encouragement! I'll give it a good try tomorrow.

M.hopinfox/Kennesaw,Ga.
62 Hawk
63 Champ
64 Commander
64 Hawk
jealous wife

[buddymander]

Get comfortable and wear safety glasses!! I just love it when the dirt and oil fall into my eyes.