Well that sucker won't leak if you ever get it back in! Try warming the shaft to soften the O-ring, then chamfer the edge of the hole in the case with a file. Put a rag in there first to collect the filings. You do need to remove the clamp and install it on the shaft before installing. Don't let a little tiny O-ring get the better of you! Stuart Jay & Kim Schmidt wrote: > > I replaced my dizzy o-ring tonight and cannot get the dizzy reinstalled. I > have my motor on the bench and no amount of pushing, tapping, oiling, > begging, sitting on, etc is making the thing go in. I have to warn against > EVER trying this with the motor in the van. I have an advantage with it on > the bench, but can't get it to go-it's just tighter than a nun's...well, > it's tight! > I hope your results vary. > Jay |
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