RV2 AC compressor Rebuild help

C2ndLTpigeon said

Ok Good to know, I have the tapered side of the new lapped face, facing the carbon seal. I figured this must be correct as the old one having the step ridge facing the carbon seal. So the opposite side being the same must go opposite the carbon seal side.

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Eh, I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. The seal seat is the metal part with the o-ring, which installs into the front bearing retainer housing. The finely lapped side of that seal seat faces, and contacts, the carbon piece that is on the shaft seal assembly. The carbon seal looks just like the one that Yorks use, and in that case the flat side goes against the rubber crankshaft seal while the raised, narrow side contacts the seal seat's lapped face.

I hope I didn't muddy the waters more. Let me know if you're completely confused now :D