| flathead48 | -- 10-21-2013 @ 9:27 AM |
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Has anyone have any experience with the one piece front crank seal. Good or bad. Thanks
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| supereal | -- 10-21-2013 @ 4:19 PM |
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They are an improvement over the rope type, but require pulling the engine to easily install, in most cases. Be sure the crank surface doesn't have obvious wear, or the seal lip may not be effective.
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| flathead48 | -- 10-21-2013 @ 4:31 PM |
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Thanks Supereal, I have the engine out but am having a problem getting the pulley off. Don't want to damage it.
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| deuce_roadster | -- 10-21-2013 @ 4:40 PM |
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I love the one on my 40. The crank pulleys I have seen have a surface that the rope rides on, not the crankshaft itself, that is what wears. If you put the pulley in a lathe and cut this worn piece off, a new piece with keyway notch can slide on the crank and be what a 1 piece seal rides on. of course the pan and timing cover must come off to put the seal and new piece over the snout of the crank, then with some sealer in the groove in the pan and timing cover it gets sealed up. then the crank pulley can go back on and you are done. If you go to Davetatom.com he sells the pieces you need, both the seal and what the seal rides on. The only thing is you have to measure carefully where you trim off the back of the pulley.
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| flathead48 | -- 10-22-2013 @ 5:06 AM |
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Thanks Deuce
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| deuce_roadster | -- 10-22-2013 @ 8:23 AM |
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You are welcome, I think actually, you take the key out of the crank, slip the race and seal on, then replace the key. I don't think the race has a notch for the key. It has been a while since I put one in my roadster (2002) and my 40 a few years ago.
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| supereal | -- 10-22-2013 @ 9:55 AM |
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Getting the crank pulley off can sometimes be a real challenge. It usually takes a puller, but the cast iron pulleys are fragile, and too much "persuasion" can shatter it. Screw the crank ratchet bolt part way in, and while prying on the pulley, give the bolt some raps with a soft faced hammer.
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| flathead48 | -- 10-22-2013 @ 11:56 AM |
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Supereal, my pulley is tin, usually the inside pulley gets bent up. I though about doing what you said but was afraid to hit on the crank. Thanks again
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| ford1ford | -- 10-25-2013 @ 11:25 AM |
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How about applying a little heat!
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| ford1ford | -- 10-25-2013 @ 11:25 AM |
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How about applying a little heat!
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| ford1ford | -- 10-25-2013 @ 11:26 AM |
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How about applying a little heat!
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| supereal | -- 10-25-2013 @ 1:01 PM |
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I would try a three legged puller. Put the belt around the pulley to spread the force. I wouldn't use heat. They are sometimes tough to get off if the key is stuck.
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| flathead48 | -- 10-25-2013 @ 5:39 PM |
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Thanks to all
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