Isn't that she sells sea shells by the sea shore?
>>>>On 4/6/00 6:23 PM so and so (Steve Darby) said. (And I quote:)
>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
>> >
Larry Macy
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