Wctribs990
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Hi, first time poster long time reader here. I couldn’t find anything in past forums on this so if it’s somewhere already please let me know. I’m new to Oliver’s and I’m working on an Oliver 1650 (1964/gas) that I have to change the front crankshaft oil seal on. I do have the shape manual for this tractor. I am attempting the remove the crankshaft pulley, but it hits the power steering cylinder in front of it. In order to take off the pulley it looks like the power steering cylinder needs to be removed. For the power steering cylinder to come off I have to take off the 200+ pound grill. Seems like a lot to change a front crankshaft oil seal. I’m capable of doing this, I just want to make sure there’s not an easier method ie; loosening the engine mounting bolts and jacking up the front of the engine to get the extra 1/2” clearance I need. Any ideas or experience with this is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help!