[SEL] OT - Oversized seals

[Bill Dickerson]

Joe - I like the ideas a couple of them had about the seal kits.
I've used them on the harmonic balancers of car engines - it's a stainless
sleeve you push on and it's held with loctite. If there is any wear or
groove, etc. this takes care of it, not to mention it builds the shaft a
slight bit.
It's worth a shot.
I figured you have the basic bases covered, but you know, had to ask
anyway........ You run the fluid level about perfect. 3/4 to 1 inch down is
what I've always done. Basically, to first joint on little finger.

Bill 

-----Original Message-----
From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Joseph L Betz
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 9:10 PM
To: sel at lists.stationary-engine.com
Subject: Re: [SEL] OT - Oversized seals

Hi List,
Thanks for all who responded to my question about oversized axle seals.
I will try to respond to most of the responces with this one e-mail as not
to drag this OT too long.

Bill - I have not checked the vent but imagine it's clear.  New seals are no
tighter than the old.
They are not real tight but I don't notice any real ridges on the seal
surfaces.

I try to keep my fluid about 1" below the fill hole in the housing. 
Figuring any lower might be too low.

Normally, I don't care tooo much about this leakage.  However, now that the
season is in full swing and I'm  traveling Turnpikes and such to shows, If
there should be a misshap - and the Government Man decides to check brakes -
- - I'm dead because there is oil on the brakes.
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Curt,
I have heard of these  "Redi-Sleeve" things but never seen them.  I'll need
to investigate and see if I can obtain them from my local Auto Parts.
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Ivan -   No - they are NOT "Genuine" parts.  Maybe a stop at the Ford
Dealer might be in order.
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Peter - Moving the seal 1/16" in or out sounds like an idea but I don't
think it'll help much.
As I said, I don't think the seal surfaces are that worn.
As for a different type seal - - - I usually buy the same seal every time.
I've been using my local CarQuest Auto Parts.
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Ron -  I imagine the seals are the right ones.  This is a problem that is
reoccuring no matter what brand of seals I get.  
I might call Gipson Bearing and see if I can order seals by size.

Thanks again all - 

Joe "Pip" Betz said that. 
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