Ah, that makes sense now, Bob. The socket I use to flare the seal has two
diameters but I can see that a wooden taper would would work even better. I
shall make one on the lathe tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion!
Lawrie
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Grunau <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
To: Lawrie Alexander <Lawrie@britcars.com>; MG-T List <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 7:24 PM
Subject: RE: 52 Transmission Rear Seal
>Hi Lawrie,
>Sorry, First you need to install the seal in the housing groove with
>screwdrivers or whatever as you described. Then use the tapered drift to
>enlarge the seal ID instead of trying to use screwdrivers to work the seal
>around the socket.
>I made a tapered drift out of a wood screwdriver handle and machined a
>spigot on the inside fat end to accept the socket ID so the socket OD lines
>up exactly with the tapered drift fat end OD. The socket easily pushes the
>tapered drift through using a long extension..
>Hard to explain clearly.
>Bob
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