AboutJohn C. Bridgers Sr. Expertise Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
Past/Present clients I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
Question I have a leaking main shaft seal on a Honda GCV160 (vertical shaft 5.5hp) Can I remove & replace without pulling motor & oil pan? I have clear outside access from under deck. Is it safe to use slide hammer to pull seal out?
Answer Hello Dave:
You are on the Right Track. I Used a Slide Hammer to Remove the Upper and Lower Crankshaft Seals Until I Purchased a Seal Puller. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda. Then Select Engine. Then Scroll Down to your Model and Select it. Then Select the File for the Oil Pan. The Lower Seal is Breakdown # 19. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.
