I just installed the headset cups on a new frame. I haven't greased everything up yet for the final install... but when I put the whole thing together to just test it out, I'm finding that the lower seal has a significant gap between the crown race and the cup. I've shoved the fork as high as it will possibly go and there is still a gap!

Did something go wrong? Did I over-press the headset cups somehow? Is something awry with the crown race? Or is this gap normal? Will the whole problem go away when I grease it up and tighten the whole thing down? My gut says something is wrong... I don't see how the seal will stay up without the crown race physically holding it up.

I included a picture. It's a cheap Aheadset on a steel frame. I had my LBS install the crown race and star junk, everything looked fine. I used a homemade headset press out of washers and a 10in bolt ($4.90 from the local hardware store). This is the first headset I've pressed myself... in fact, my first time working with a new headset. And yes, the bearings are oriented correctly.

Thanks for any tips...