[Healeys] Front Seal - BN1 Gearbox

[Alan Seigrist]

Bill -

I was thinking of using a lip seal, but I seem to recall that someone
mentioned that pressure will build up in the box when it is warm and
then oil will leak out the selector shaft and side cover area,
possibly, but I can't be sure.  It would be great if someone knows.

Alan

On 11/13/10, Mr. Bill <bn1 at pacbell.net> wrote:
> Alan, List,
>
> What kind of seal are you contemplating? In 1998 I had the gearbox front
> cover machined out and an O-ring inserted to seal on the first motion
> shaft. I have had no problem whatsoever with several thousand miles of
> driving. I have inquired but never really received a solid answer as to
> the downside of doing this. Perhaps your question will promote a good
> discussion.
>
> Bill
>
>
> On 11/12/2010 4:49 Big Blue, Alan Seigrist wrote:
>> All -
>>
>> I am considering putting a front seal on the gearbox of my BN1.  There
>> have
>> been some "mixed" opinions on this list before, anyone recommend or not
>> recommend doing this?  I live in a hilly place so the front screw seal
>> does
>> leak alot of fluid over time.
>>
>> Thanks for your thoughts about this.
>>
>> Alan
>
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