Re: R9 Overdrive Solenoid Spacer direction

Posted by Joe Santana On 2012/7/3 16:33:44

Thanks West. Just got off the phone with McGuire Bearing. They have a CR 3060 that Dell recommended. Looking in the parts book I see there a seal, a gasket, washer that go with the spacer. This seal will eliminate all the gasket goop or silicone that a master professional mechanic put in there years ago? I have to admit the goop worked but I don't think it was the right thing to do to a clueless customer.

EDIT: ROSS, I just reread your post. Now I get this part of it: After I push the solenoid in getting ready to mount it with the cap screws, I should try to gently pull it out, and it should resist, so I know it's being grabbed inside. Then go ahead and mount it.

I'm going to take pictures of removing the old seal, if it has one, and installing the new one. The washer retains the seal? You mentioned having to "stake" it.
None of this is second nature to me. When I do it, I'm always grateful that I didn't break anything or hurt myself.