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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