<VV> Stator Shaft installation without cutting o-ring

[Dan & Synde]

What is the trick to installing a new stator shaft o-ring without it getting
cut as it passes the bearing oil passage? I've thought of filling the oil
passage with RTV temporarily to ease the sliding of the o-ring past it.
Using a thin feeler gauge to cover the hole is out of the question because
the stator shaft is already a slight press fit in that location. Ruined one
o-ring already. 

Help!!



Dan Kling

1961 Greenbrier Deluxe, 4spd, 3.89  On the Road Again,  yeehaw :)
1963 Spyder, restored   4spd Saginaw
1967 Ultravan #299  Newest of the herd!! Almost killed me already!!


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