“Omg you are going to ruin the crank end play doing it that way!!” “You will risk putting a gouge in the crank and it’ll never seal!” “You should use factory approved tools and techniques!!” I’m sorry but that’s my best “key board warrior” impression!! Lmao
Jeremy, I've been working on Jet Engines for 60+ years & I enjoy your videos & Your Adapt & Overcome Attitude & the KISS Approach to Technology. Keep it Up !!
Thanks, Jeremy! I'll be modifying a screwdriver today to do the job of removing a pair of seals on a Homelite XL 12 Automatic Oiler. If I don't have the right size washers I'll probably use a thickness of plastic I've got laying around to do the install by drilling a hole the size of the crank. Best install I've seen so far, as most just use sockets but with a socket there's no guarantee it'll go in straight.
Great idea fellow!!!!! Rebuilding a MS 440 now and was looking for ideas on redoing the seals. Looked at a puller for over one hundred dollars. Like you said, the little Stihl screw drivers are all over my shop. I'll making a puller in the morning. Finder washers! Can't believe I didn't think of it. That's great! Thank you.
This is genius, thanks for sharing this bud. I'll be making several of these out of various old screw drivers. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work.
I use a pick I got forever ago that has basically the same design (and it's made of hardened steel, but yours works perfect as well) and I use a harbour freight impact socket (the extra thick walls of the hf brand are much welcome when it comes to not cutting the seal with a thin edge of something like a thin wall snapon) and drive it in with a hammer. My method probably a minute faster but same results overall just throwing that out there to point out there is a few good ways to replace it without going through too much effort.
I agree with other commentors, just use a paint can lid prying tool. Everyone that has bought cans of paint will have a few of those lying around the garage.
where do you get all your stihl parts online? im trying to find a source to order that seal kit. Amazon doesnt seem to have it available. Id like to find one source for all of my small equipment parts for lawn mowers and my trimmers/blowers/ hedgetrimmers, etc. Mostly stihl, but a few echo bp blowers too
That screwdriver is $5.00 on amazon. If you got hundreds of them...They come with new units. So would my dealer having bucket loads of them mean they didn't come with the new units from the customers perspective? :D P.S. I'm not seeing how this is an old mechanics trick. Seems like you fabricated a seal puller to pull a seal, there's no trickery in that. You can even buy a seal puller that works very similar to your home fab tool.
“Omg you are going to ruin the crank end play doing it that way!!”
“You will risk putting a gouge in the crank and it’ll never seal!”
“You should use factory approved tools and techniques!!”
I’m sorry but that’s my best “key board warrior” impression!! Lmao
Bahahahahahaha. I can fart more force than I exerted on that crank. Sit down greenie. Class is just getting started
@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 I truly hope you caught the fact that I was just messing around/ having some fun with that comment.
I love the stuff you put out.
Love the little trick of using the nut to get the seal in square. Definitely be using that 1.
Love those home made tools! The best kind are the kind you make yourself!
Top tip. This is why UA-cam is invaluable. Thanks for sharing.
I like how you modify that screw driver to pull the seal out. Thats a pretty slick trick using washers to install the new seal!
Another good one. Especially, the final press with the fender washer to set it flush and tight.
Jeremy, I've been working on Jet Engines for 60+ years & I enjoy your videos & Your Adapt & Overcome Attitude & the KISS Approach to Technology. Keep it Up !!
I want to work on jets. How do I get
My foot in the door
Nice repair tip Jeremy but i think you voided the warranty on that screw driver. Lol. Good thing you have a drawer full of them! 🇺🇸 Roger
Thanks, Jeremy! I'll be modifying a screwdriver today to do the job of removing a pair of seals on a Homelite XL 12 Automatic Oiler. If I don't have the right size washers I'll probably use a thickness of plastic I've got laying around to do the install by drilling a hole the size of the crank. Best install I've seen so far, as most just use sockets but with a socket there's no guarantee it'll go in straight.
This'll help greatly when I need to replace some seals.
Thank you for sharing that hard earned knowledge.
Great idea fellow!!!!! Rebuilding a MS 440 now and was looking for ideas on redoing the seals. Looked at a puller for over one hundred dollars. Like you said, the little Stihl screw drivers are all over my shop. I'll making a puller in the morning. Finder washers! Can't believe I didn't think of it. That's great! Thank you.
This is genius, thanks for sharing this bud. I'll be making several of these out of various old screw drivers. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work.
Awesome video simple and to the point most helpful. Lot of different tools have been made from those little orange screw drivers
Great tip.
You are a genius!
Good tip.
Thank you for the tip to remove the seal and the tip to reinstall the seal.
Great tip. I will do that next time. I usually run two drywall screws on each side to pop the seal out.
Good tip I’ve
Done that many times
Great tip gotta love making tools that work that good.
Get to work Raley you ain't got time to watch youtube
@@TheRustyRooster Lol
Making tools Great again !
Just made one of those seal pullers myself. It doubles as a good bottle opener.
Good trick.
Thanks bud!
Great camera work ! Great video, thanks !
Awsome tips
very helpful! thanks.
You should sell these seal pullers you made from that screwdriver. I'd buy one right now
I think thats the same as a paint can lid tool...👍👍😅
Fabulous
very smart!!!!
thanks man!
Nice procedure. : )
Awesome thanks
Slick!
NICE, i've been using a paint can opener, your design is much better, , ,, Thank You.
I like it ! Big Smash for MM1
I use a pick I got forever ago that has basically the same design (and it's made of hardened steel, but yours works perfect as well) and I use a harbour freight impact socket (the extra thick walls of the hf brand are much welcome when it comes to not cutting the seal with a thin edge of something like a thin wall snapon) and drive it in with a hammer. My method probably a minute faster but same results overall just throwing that out there to point out there is a few good ways to replace it without going through too much effort.
I think i need crank seals in my Echo CS400.
I replaced the carb which got it running but it idles crasy high no matter where the idle screw is set.
I agree with other commentors, just use a paint can lid prying tool. Everyone that has bought cans of paint will have a few of those lying around the garage.
Good way to Marr a crank
Cool idea Jeremy, so now I can throw away my cutting torch, sledgehammer and pry bar for removing pesky crank seals?? ☻☻☻
I've got to change seals on blackmax weedeater is this same process on front and back
where do you get all your stihl parts online? im trying to find a source to order that seal kit. Amazon doesnt seem to have it available. Id like to find one source for all of my small equipment parts for lawn mowers and my trimmers/blowers/ hedgetrimmers, etc. Mostly stihl, but a few echo bp blowers too
👍
Hi Jeremy,what kind of hose pliers are tbose.
Mantap
Will this work on other 2 stroke engines? Like echo,shindaiwa, redmax,maruyama,Tanaka etc?
I owe you a beer sir!
Paint can opener
No lubricant on the seal to help press it in?
No sir. A little multi-lube on the
Seal lips and just a smear of dirko on the outer portion of the seal
If seal is not completely flush, will it leak badly?
U want no leaks
A shot of carb cleaner around the outside of the seal will help slide right in.
Factory recommends dirko
They don’t give nothing free in our dealer
Change dealers
That screwdriver is $5.00 on amazon. If you got hundreds of them...They come with new units. So would my dealer having bucket loads of them mean they didn't come with the new units from the customers perspective? :D
P.S. I'm not seeing how this is an old mechanics trick. Seems like you fabricated a seal puller to pull a seal, there's no trickery in that. You can even buy a seal puller that works very similar to your home fab tool.