[TR] TR A type OD sealing

[Allen Hess]

While I have the engine out for a rebuild, I am going to install a new  
OD adapter plate to hopefully fix an oil leak at that spot. I was also  
going to split the OD case and seal the case and brake ring until I  
read the Bentley manual which said no sealant on the brake ring. But I  
wonder if there is a "catch" in the instructions. The note about no  
sealant precedes the instructions for determining sun wheel end float  
and that makes sense because you don't want to include the sealant  
thickness in the measurements. After determining the end float and  
installing the correct thickness thrust washer, the instructions go on  
with the further assembly of the front and rear case with no further  
mention of sealant or no sealant.

That said, I don't remember if there was much or any leakage from the  
brake ring as the adapter plate leak sufficiently oiled the underside.  
The Larry Young-Sam Clark "manual" says to use Hylomar and that is  
probably what I did several years ago when I built it. Any thoughts?

Allen