Having decided to stick with my original rear crank seal, allbeit
with careful fitting using the centralising tool and finding an
original in as good condition as possible. In addition to this I got
advice from a well known G.B TR supplier, that with careful
flattening on glass plate and using fine wet and dry, the mating ends
of each seal can be slightly reduced, thus bringing the inner scrolls
closer to the crank, he mentioned that this was the practice of a
well known Triumph engine builder. He also said that any slight
contact that may be made between the the seal and the crank would
quickly be removed on the first firing of the motor. ANY COMMENTS.
John
P.S For those who know me: I have not been on the list for some time
due to an accident I had, in which I just about removed my right
thumb, thanks to the skill of surgeons and several pieces of fancy
metal it is now back in place but still a bit of an appendage, I have
many hours of Physio before I can put a spanner in my hand, and no
the accident did not occur while TR'ing
--
John Gillis
1954 TR2 TS3618. October 1954 (ground up)
Trinity College
Dublin,
IRELAND.
Phones: 6081149 or 6081137 mobile: 086 1556589
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