Tim,
How about begging to borrow a mandrel, or having one cut at a machine shop?
With THE MANDREL you could rest assured the seal would be centered and a 15
year old could do it without fear - or your qualified mechanic - or your
mechanic friend - or you.
Is there anyone out there who could rent out their mandrel for a few days at
a 'TR friendly price' that includes your 'hassle cost', shipping and insurance?
Carl
'63 TR4 since '74 .. needing a mandrel down the road..
In a message dated 07/09/03 4:05:29 PM, timipurdy@citlink.net writes:
<< Carl, Randy & Bob and anyone else in the gallery that has suggestions.
Well, first of all, the engine and most everything else has been
removed. This was done initially due to the clutch replacement, though that
was not the true problem.
Anyhow, this morning, gave him the Moss catalog, would have done it
sooner, but was called out of town on other matters. He went through wrote
everything needed, plus some non-related parts that since everything is in
pieces, to replace now than in the near future.
He will do all the work, but the replacement of the rear main seal,
because he feels he cannot guarantee it. So I have whole new delimna to
contend with. I can't do it for its way over my limited skills. I can ask
one of my best friends, who is a mechanic by profession and who always helps
me with these matters, to see if he might want to undertake or not.
Unfortunately, I am in a real rural region, so I don't have many options.
All opinions and comments will be truly appreciated.
Tim >>
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