engine seals, placement

[sbjones73]

ok, i have a stupid question. my buddy has a 82 250r that is eating trans oil. he says that he redid the entire engine a couple of months ago, but every time he rides it it smokes like a dog. he thinks that he has put his seals in the wrong way. what i would like to know is this. the crank seals, are the springs of the seals supposed to be on the outside or the inside. so facing the crank or away from the crank?

i know how i installed mine, but he thinks he did his wrong. a picture would be great if possible. thanks and sorry for the stupid question. he is making me think now:wondering . (i hate when that happens)

[fabiodriven]

Just off the top of my head, I'd have to say the springs should be on the inside.