<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">In a message dated 6/2/2003 11:24:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, gene.maurice@attbi.com writes:<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Bob,<BR>
1. No<BR>
2. Yes<BR>
3. As the ring contacts the chamfer cut into the crankcase tap VERY gently to <BR>
get the ring to compress. Man handling this can break the ring.<BR>
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Bob<BR>
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Another tip . Lubricate the ring and crankcase with Mobile 1 or castor oil. I have had success installing the ring by applying even pressure with my thumb while holding the case in my other hand . The lubricant helps the ring to slide without grabbing and the chamfer in the case will compress it for you as it slides in . <BR>
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Robert Gainey<BR>
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