P 218 Onan

gab · Sep 8, 2020

I think I have a crankshaft seal leaking behind the flywheel. Can that seal be driven in without removing the timing
cover? I'm trying to figure out what parts I need before tearing it apart. I worked the starter over a couple of months
ago and it was full of oily, greasy dirt and grass and the bottom of the blower housing is too.

T.R.K. · Sep 10, 2020

Its been a while since I overhauled mine, but I am thinking you can put the seal in without removing the timing cover. Just be aware that plastic ring with the magnet in it is right there. $$ if you break it. You will probably have to remove it and the flywheel key and also maybe the
'trigger' or pickup coil.

Billy Shafer · Sep 11, 2020

Go over to Smokstak Onan manual section. Manual 965-0762 page 6-2. Fig 3A. It will show you the crankcase breather. If the pad is clogged it will pump out oil anywhere it can. It is just a wad of mesh you can wash out. The front seal can be changed if you are careful.

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P 218 Onan

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