[Mg-t] TD Oil Seal

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I have used the improved Hal Cramer seal from a '88  volvo cam seal. gates pn
ks 13945.national # 1172, fel pro tcs45725. it fits  better than a moss seal,
& has a double lip seal, not a single lip seal. No  machine work required.
Regards, Len Fanelli Abingdon Performance
I also have improved TD / TF engine stabilizer bushings



-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie Baldwin <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
To: mg-t <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Aug 8, 2012 9:27 pm
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] TD Oil Seal


I wasn't sure about the rear seal replacement, but I can address pulling
the engine in a TD as I've pulled mine probably three times in the 42
years that I've owned the car.  Comparing it to others that I have
pulled, it is the easiest.  Once the radiator is removed, it comes out
easily.  An MGB is much more of a problem.
You will need to angle it, so get one of those things that allow you to
change the angle as you pull it.  Harbor Freight probably has something
($25 - 38) or get one of those Oberg types- $50) if you want to spend more.
Charlie

On 8/8/2012 5:54 PM, Lawrie wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Moss has just re-issued their rear crank seal conversion in a revised
> form (under p/n 433-419) with some added parts and more comprehensive
> instructions. I believe this is now the only way to fix a leak at the
> back of the engine (and the new variant on their kit virtually
> guarantees success when installed per the instructions).
>
> It is necessary to remove the engine to install the rear seal
> conversion. Removal of the gearbox isn't necessary when pulling the
> engine out though some people do find that to be easier - especially
> the reassembly part of the job.
>
> Lawrie
>
>
> On 8/8/2012 2:05 PM, Wbeech wrote:
>> Friend just brought over his '52 TD and showed me the oil leaking
>> from the
>> weep hole in the bell housing.  Probably a drop every 10 seconds as
>> it sat
>> there idling.
>>   Couldn't think of anything good to say to him but it must be the
>> rear main
>> seal.  It there anything else up there that could be leaking so badly?
>>   I just looked in the Moss catalog at the seal replacement kit that
>> they
>> sell.  Does anyone here have any experience with it?  Are there any
>> other
>> good alternatives out there?
>>   Lastly, May I presume that this cannot be done with the engine in
>> situ?  I
>> have never pulled a TD engine, any particular tricks?  Must I pull the
>> engine/tranny together?
>>   Thanks to all,
>> Bill
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