Starter Seal, Did I Install Backwards?

[dstates]

Fellow 170 caretakers,

I just replaced both seals in my pull starter motor (170A). As I look at it now I think I may have installed the one around the pinion gear backwards (brass colored one in the photo). I have the “cup” portion of the seal towards the motor and I’m wondering if I should have done it the other way to keep oil out of the motor. Any help is appreciated. (I’ll probably see my A&P tomorrow, but I’d like to fix it now if it is needed.)

Thanks,
Doug

[GAHorn]

Both cups should face the engine. You want to keep oil inside the engine.

[dstates]

Both cups should face the engine. You want to keep oil inside the engine.

Yeah, that was my thought. I realized it right after I pressed it in…. Looks like Fresno Air Parts will get another order from me.