For that matter, Steve, we too could sell either of those two sleeves that I
listed by part number for the benefit of all listers.
However, I was under the impression that this list was not supposed to be
used for promoting one's own business.......
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Darby <elan@efortress.com>
To: British Sportscar Center <Lawrie@britcars.com>
Cc: Kim Lang <ktlp@earthlink.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: Crankshaft
> I sell sleeves that go over the sealing surface at the back of the crank.
It
> keeps the rear main seal from leaking. 52 NON-LEAKING MGB engines so far.
>
> Steve Darby
> Sports Cars Int'l
> Albuquerque NM
> 505-268-6898
>
> British Sportscar Center wrote:
>
> > Larry,
> >
> > The rear flange can sometimes be polished at the time the crankshaft is
> > reground - if your machine shop is asked nicely. The front seal surface
is,
> > of course on the crank pulley, not the crankshaft, and this usually
responds
> > to careful polishing with fine emery cloth.
> >
> > If, however, either surface is so badly pitted that it won't polish
smooth,
> > or if it is deeply grooved from the old seal wearing it away, you can
save
> > both surfaces by using a "Seal Saver" or "Speedi-Sleeve". These are
> > available from most good auto parts houses under the following numbers.
> > (Other brands are also available; the shop should be able to
cross-reference
> > to these numbers).
> >
> > Front pulley - National Redisleeve No. 99156
> > Rear flange of crankshaft - " " 99350
> >
> > Be warned, however: they are not cheap!
> >
> > Lawrie
> > British Sportscar Center
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Kim Lang <ktlp@earthlink.net>
> > To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 1:57 AM
> > Subject: Crankshaft
> >
> > > I posted this message a few days ago but due to browser problems it
> > > probably wasn't received. So here goes...... I was given 2 MGB motors
> > > and intend to use one in my A. They both are 5 main cranks and are
> > > rusted. Rods and mains are both at .010. Since there is rust on the
> > > surfaces that are used for the seals themselves the question becomes;
> > > can those surfaces be turned and are oversized seals available? TIA.
> > >
> > > Larry
> > >
>
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