Denny,
you are right about troubles getting the old one out. I tried that with mine and I couldn't budge it. After dropping the crank it came out without a problem. My new seal is the new non-asbestos type and it works perfectly. Apparently you can remove the tranny, the front cover and then lower the crank while it hangs by the rods. This gives room to do the job, so I am told.

Fred


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