Stihl 044 crank seals

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Ok. I went back an looked at the pic with the seal installed. You're driving it way too deep. It should not be deformed or rolled in at all. Make sure your plastic cage on the bearing is not damaged.
 
I usually put the seal in and then the bushing. Lube the bushing with 2 stroke oil. Some people put light grease between the crankshaft and bushing to help seal things.
Some people put an o-ring under that bushing too to help seal stuff up like they did in the early 90's :rolleyes: ,grease works too i hear .
 
Only image i can find right now ,i just find one that fits the crank and the bushing without being too large it will smash and slice it
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