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Re: murky clutch fluid

To: Rolf Beuttenmuller <rolf@octopus.inst.BNL.GOV>
Subject: Re: murky clutch fluid
From: Dr John Upham <webmaster@ukmotorsport.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 14:42:12 +0100
Rolf,
   Specifications and part numbers for the rear upright grease seals are
on

    http://www.rdg.ac.uk/~kcsupham/vixen/

    Regards,

    Dr John Upham

Rolf Beuttenmuller wrote:
> 
> Hi Richard,
> I had the same problem with my Vixen ( 1600 Ford) I ended up having to drop 
>the
> transmission and bell housing to break the clutch free from the flywheel. 
>After
> that incident I used to start the car and slip the clutch at least once a 
>month.
> 
> Also I believe that brake fluid absorbs water over time and this could be 
>part of
> the contamination. I am glad that you managed to get the clutch free.
> My car is still in a major state of disassembly.
> 
> Which leads me to my own question for anyone on the net.
> 
> "Hi guys and Gals,
> I am once again working on my project (1970 Vixen S2) and was wondering
> if any one had any part numbers for the two grease seals on the rear
> axle stubs.
> Inner and outer. The bearings are Timken and I have those numbers."
> 
> --
> Rolf Beuttenmuller
> Brookhaven National Laboratory
> Bldg. 535-B, Instrumentation Division
> P.O. Box 5000
> Upton, NY 11973-5000
> 516-344-2305  (516-344-5773FAX)
> rolf@bnl.gov

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