No leaks huh? That's good news. I put one on my crank when I went
through the engine this spring. I got mine from the local Car Quest
store, a Federal Mogul label. They call it a Reddi Sleeve, same part #
as the old Chicago Rawhide catalogue. Not leaking so far......
CR
Steve Darby wrote:
>
> The sleeve for the rear crank comes with it's own installer. The only thing
> you need is a hammer. I have done over50 on MGB engines with NO LEAKS. Steve
>
> Bill Schooler wrote:
>
> > Andrew,
> >
> > Yes, it is for the rear crankshaft seal. And, yes, you need to install
> > it properly, it doesn't "just slip on". For an example of how to
> > install a "Speedi-Sleeve" (same thing, I believe) see
> > http://www.ntsource.com/~barneymg/mgtech/rearaxle/ra101.htm
> >
> > Although this work is in the rear axle area of an MGA, the speedi-sleeve
> > installation depiction should prove instructive and useful.
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > "Andrew B. Lundgren" wrote:
> >
> > > On Wed, 14 Jun 2000 12:09:53 EDT, JustBrits@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > >In a message dated 06/14/2000 11:05:18 AM Central Daylight Time,
> > > >elan@efortress.com writes:
> > > >
> > > ><< The best thing to do is
> > > > to put on a Redi-sleeve. >>
> > > >
> > >
> > > This is for the rear seal right?
> > >
> > > Do I need to do anything special to install one?
> > >
> > > Does it just slip on over the crank, and use the same main seal?
> > >
> > > Andrew Lundgren
> > > Lundgren@iname.com
> > > http://www.itwest.net/~lundgren
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