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Old Jan 3, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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maybe someone here can help? the rearmain keeps going out on my 400 .i have replaced it twice in the last two years is this a problem with the 400 and is there a fix or do i have another problem? this is the first 400 Ive had so Im learning as i go. thanks for any help.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 04:20 PM
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Our you putting it in the right way, the air gap should go towards the Crank .
 
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 12:53 AM
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I wonder what shape the bottom end is in? If the thrust surface/bearing is worn, and the mains a little loose, the seal would have a hard time sealing with the crankshaft moving around like that.
 
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