The original seal works when the engine is running, but not when it
isn't. As a result, a little oild drips out every time you park. It
doesn have the advantage of never wearing out though.
I kept the original seal for one reason only, and that's that it was
easiest. The new seal setups require too much cost and risk for too
little return.
CarlSereda@aol.com wrote:
>Does anyone believe in staying with the original aluminum crankshaft seal on
>TR3-4A's anymore?
>When properly set up aren't they virtually drip free? It's an old design used
>for at least a decade.
>Is it really worth grinding down the crank and retrofitting a new housing for
>a rubber seal?
>Carl
>
>
>
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George Richardson
1957 Triumph TR3 - TS15559L http://www.key-men.com/triumph
1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
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