A ? for the "old school" in some of us... I

[dtcerrato]

Here's a ? For the "old school" in some of us... I ordered a new old stock National front main crankshaft seal for our 671. To my surprise when it arrived it is in brand new condition but is a spring compressed rawhide seal... Should I or shouldn't I use it & why or why not?? Thanks in advance for the comments. Please keep in mind that it doesn't have to go more than 20 years to suit me...

[Utahclaimjumper]

Those were used for a whole lotta years and still are for some applications.>>>Dan >>>(An old schooly)

[oltrunt]

Heck at my age I'd toss it in if I only thought I'd get 5 years out of it--but an the other hand I'd probably try to find one made of neoprene or something just in case I beat the
actualities.  Jack

[Utahclaimjumper]

If you decide to use it, use white lithium grease for assembly and you will be fine.>>>Dan