Re: [T3] This morning's work

["Daniel Baum" <daniel@type34.info>]

<x-flowed>Thanks,

I think I've finally understood what seals against what (I'm a bit slow on 
the uptake sometimes).

Undoubtedly it will be clearer once I've taken a closer look at everything. 
We basically just took out the engine and left the rest for another day.


Daniel.


> > So in other words, e.g. in the case of the engine oil seal, I should oil
> > both the inside (the sealing part) and the outside (the part that faces 
> > the
> > drive plate), and smooth the drive plate, before installing the oil seal?
> > Most books talk about using a sealing adhesive, presumably around the
> > outside edge of the seal. Do you use any?
>
> Polish the nose of the drive plate, and lube it and the sealing lip of the
> seal. I use some light sealer on the OD of the seal there, but it's 
> probably
> not necessary; a bit of oil there just might be all that's necessary to 
> press
> the seal in without damage. What does Russ do?
>
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