> To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
> Subject: MGA back axle seals
> Does anyone have any success controlling oil leaks from MGA back axle
> oil seals (circa 1960). Seals seem fine, seal surfaces seem fine, but I
> lose oil predominantly from one hub, which could be related to it being
> the outside hub ( EG RHS on a counter-clock circuit)on the only track I
> have raced.
>
Funny you should mention this...my '62 ALfa Spider jsut back from the
Jefferson 500 showed same symptoms, but bearings had massive play, worn out
from to much use/abuse! Seals were ok, but movement from bearings allowed
leaks. Suggestion, look for bearing problems allowing axle mnovements.
Uh, Anybody else tempted to get negative camber like the Trans-Am guys did
by bending the axle?
Jim
Jim Hayes - Vintage racing '57 & '62 Alfa Spiders
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