-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Reifenberger [mailto:mreifenberger@nordson.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 11:52 AM
To: 928
Subject: [928] Re: front main seal


> -- Original Message ----
> 
> I have read that the notch @ 7:00 in the front main seal is the place to
> start for removal.  Have read that you insert(?) a proper width screwdriver
> in the notch.  I can't seem to get any "bite" or leverage with a
> screwdriver there.  so, I purchase a "seal extractor" today, but no "bite"
> with it either.  anyone have any ideas?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Scott

Hi Scott,

That notch is definitely the correct location to use.  I had similar
difficulty with mine, and had to make a special tool.  I took an
appropriately sized flat blade screwdriver, and using my vise and torch,
SLOWLY bent it (about an inch back from the tip) into a right angle. 
Perhaps this is similar to the seal extractor tool you purchased.  I used
another screwdriver as a small pry bar to hold it against the seal.  This
allowed me to get much more leverage on the seal when prying.  I mangled
up the old seal pretty good, but who cares, as long as you don't harm the
shaft or the block.  As I recall, I think I started by taking a small
punch and carefully indenting the side of the seal.  This gave me a place
to grab it.

Good Luck,  Mark
Black 84 S in Atlanta

P.S. - It's surprising how many other times since then, that I have used
that little bent screwdriver.