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Originally Posted by Mike Whitney
As long as you're diligent to not damage the more internal surfaces of the mating area where the seal sits, you should still get a good seal.
Best of luck!
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How much of a problem is it if some of those internal surfaces do get marred a bit? I finally got mine out; the crank is intact, but along with that outer edge getting beat up there also seem to be some nicks and indentations on the surface of the engine casing that the stuck outer seal ring pressed against. I took some steel wool to try and lightly take off any potential burrs , but am hesitant to use a file or anything harsher in there without knowing how smooth I need to get it and how aggressive or gentle I need to be in doing so.