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Re: TR3 rear bearing block seal

To: Roger Colson <sassamon@mediaone.net>
Subject: Re: TR3 rear bearing block seal
From: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2001 18:08:24 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: R & D Sofware Systems Inc.
References: <3B1B3A91.29350.2CCEC05@localhost>
Roger,

I used shellac, the stuff that you would use to seal wood.

Bob Labuz

1958 TR3A
1974 T140V

Roger Colson wrote:

> Hello Fellow listers,
>
> I am in the process of putting my TR3 engine back together.  My
> question is what jointing compound have people used with succes
> with the felt rear bearing cap seal.   This is the seal where the
> Haynes manual describes installation "Soak the crankshaft rear
> main bearing cap sealing felt in liquid jointing compound and
> carefully slide the felt down the channel as shown in the photo.
> When it is in the fully down position trim the end with a sharp knife..
>
> The jointing compounds that I have seen are like paste rather than
> liquid.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Roger
>
> Roger Colson
> 57 TR3  TS21383L  "Bettie"
> sassamon@mediaone.net
> http://people.ne.mediaone.net/sassamon/TS21383L
> Natick,  Massachusetts   USA

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