{"product_id":"crankshaft-oil-seal-kit-for-arctic-cat-puma-340-1971-1972","title":"Crankshaft Oil Seal Kit for Arctic Cat Puma 340 1971-1972","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrankshaft Oil Seal Kit for Arctic Cat Puma 340\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis crankshaft oil seal kit is a direct replacement set designed for the Arctic Cat Puma 340 covering model years 1971 and 1972, sealing the crankcase against oil and air leaks at the crank ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis crankshaft oil seal kit is built to refresh the crank seals on an Arctic Cat Puma 340 snowmobile engine. The crankshaft oil seal kit restores the airtight crankcase seal that these two-stroke motors depend on for steady fuel draw and reliable running. A practical choice for owners rebuilding the bottom end or chasing a lean-running or hard-starting condition on the Puma 340.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered to hold crankcase pressure and stop air leaks at the crankshaft ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed from oil-resistant seal material for two-stroke crankcase service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect fitment for Puma 340 engines from 1971 through 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a kit so both sides of the crankshaft can be serviced together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement style for worn or hardened original seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Puma 340, 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Puma 340, 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom-end rebuilds on vintage Arctic Cat Puma 340 sleds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealing a crankcase that is pulling air past old, hardened seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine freshening during a top-end tear-down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring a stored or non-running vintage snowmobile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrankshaft oil seal kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efor Arctic Cat Puma 340\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971, 1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 two-stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do I need to split the cases to install these seals? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e On most two-stroke engines the crank seals sit behind the crank ends and can often be replaced without splitting the cases, though some setups require case removal, so check your service manual for the Puma 340.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can worn seals cause a hard-starting engine? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, leaking crank seals let air into the crankcase and lean out the mixture, which commonly shows up as hard starting, erratic idle or a runaway idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51106176237654,"sku":"OO1C18183","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_95e155ce-f80b-4c70-94b2-7b6987aff8ab.jpg?v=1794480152","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/crankshaft-oil-seal-kit-for-arctic-cat-puma-340-1971-1972","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}