John McM

One thing I noticed with the case back together is how much deeper my flywheel seal is now compared to before. I think my old one had walked out.

C4inLA

Here is pic of mine. It has 10k miles on it. Note the factory seams squeeze out similar to yours. Wonder if they used 574?

John McM

Mine seems deeper than yours as well. Hope I haven't overdone it.

Yes, the factory sealant is 574.

ffc

Great stuff, I hope the rugby didn't spoil your day.

John McM

C4inLA

Is the idea, seal the case, allow squeeze out, don't touch a thing for how long? When do you spin the crank? Is it recommended to install RMS during assembly vs after case cures?

John McM

Loctite 574 takes a while to cure. How long depends on the thickness of the gap, the metal type and the ambient temperature. I'm in no hurry so I will leave it for a few days. I have however checked the crank moved (as much as I can with the rods in rubber bands). It seems ok.

John McM

Through bolt fastening method - P fix it with a John McM mod (screw in top of the sharpie). Each bolt took less than one minute - I was a machine

Btw sorry for the one pic per post but at least it ensures that the sequence order is correct.

Place the bolt in from the bottom, hold it with a socket and then place the sharpie cap over the bolt thread and thread the o ring over it.

John McM

O ring on as far as fingers can thread it.

John McM

Large diameter plastic pipe forces the o ring to the base of the sharpie cap.

John McM

O ring just visible.

John McM

Q tip / cotton bud with the cotton end removed is used to hold the o ring

John McM

Grasp the screw in the top of the sharpie cap while holding the o ring in place with the q tip.

John McM

Lift the sharpie cap away from the bolt end.

John McM

Ready for the next step.