Alternator seal 500 -( 47 - 35 - 7)

[KERMIT1200]

Hi all,
Need to replace the seal in the alternator casing (500).
Can any one clear up a couple of questions-
1.Does the seal have a garter spring fitted?
2.Single lip or double lip ?
3.Would you recommend 'Viton' type?

Many thanks,
Andy

 

[ozkear]

the original seal on that side, i believe was a single lipped seal ,it does have a spring to support the lip , at the time ,i could not get a single lipped seal, so just put a double lipped one in ,but the outer lip  does not touch the nut surface , its been in the bike for two season, and had the arse thrashed off it , so i would say not a problem, as its lubed from in side , it would only be the special nut surface which could cause a problem, if it was a two stroke i would use a special seal lube to keep it supple as it were
best regards N0: 6

 

[KERMIT1200]

Thanks OZkear

 

[Simonr501]

Viton is the stuff for Mineral oils

 

[KERMIT1200]

Thanks Simon that's what I've gone with.

Andy