Started the rebuild today of the motor. Popped the old seals out no worries. Got the top seal in, no worries. The bottom? Well, it seems to be putting quite a bit of drag on the assembly when you try to rotate it. It does not feel like a bearing problem, and only occurs when the bottom seal is in place. They're a bit of work getting in properly.

See if you can spot anything incorrect? I don't wish to go any further if I have to pull it apart again.

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