INSTALLER - UPPER MAIN SEAL
PART NO. 304722 For 15 HP thru 40 HP engines (except 1962 and later 28, 33 and 40 HP; 1974 and later 15 HP; 1976 and later 35 HP and 1977 25 HP). These are companion tools to 382944, 377067 and 379239 seal pullers. These tools are used when installing the upper main bearing seal over the crankshaft. Seats the oil seal to correct depth in bearing shell or cylinder block. Also used on Johnson FD and RD series models. See Service Bulletin #591 for factory installation instructions and Service Bulletin #590 for seal removal. For older stepped crankshafts, use protector sleeve 376605 to prevent damage to the seal during installation. |
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Factory tool modification (March 14, 1960): Johnson Service Bulletin SB-769 provides the machining dimensions for modifying installer 304722 to install double-lipped seal 305937 without damaging the upper lip. The modified installer retains part number 304722 and also works with single-lipped seals.
