[Spridgets] back in the seat of a MG

[Bob Van Kirk]

Charlie,
   Brads right about the correct way to install a timing cover but don't
forget to put a small amount of lube on the seal lip also.  Prevents sudden
wear/burning of the seal upon start up before the engine oil gets to it.  
This applies to any rubber seal when installed on a rotating part, new or
otherwise...
Bob

--- On Mon, 2/2/09, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] back in the seat of a MG
To: shelden3 at pldi.net
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 10:35 AM

Hey Charlie, good to see you online again. One thing that is important to do
when doing the timing cover seal. Put the cover on, and all the bolts on
LOOSELY. Put on the balancer, so that the seal will be centered correctly,
THEN tighten the bolts.
You may already know this, and if you do, I apologize for repeating it...
Brad

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 8:36 AM, <shelden3 at pldi.net> wrote:

> NO NO don't say that. I don't need a curse.  My wife will kill me
if this
> isn't ready by spring.  She still beats me up for getting rid of the
last
> one.
>
> cs
>
> > Oh oh!  The dreaded, "I might as well do the engine bay while I
have the
> > engine out" 5 year project!!!! :)