[TR] Rear scroll seal oil leak....recent subject.

[n197tr4 at cs.com]

Thanks Randy!

Remember to pay close attention to all areas, including the felt seal
application. It should be cut in short strips, soaked in sealant, and
vigorously packed in place.

I am passing through the cost of the Viton Seal, but hope to supply the
modified scroll seal on an exchange basis and the Centering Tool with
corrected dimensions from the Factory Manual.

There's more coming: Another of our racer's came up with special tool for
efficient packing of the felt seal. We are going to manufacture them and call
it MURPHY'S TOOL after Tim Murphy.

Finally: Kas' forthcoming new book has one chapter dedicated to oil leaks and
engine ventilation. We worked along side of Kas on this and Chris' new VITON
Seal is featured in the book.

Joe A.





-----Original Message-----
From: Randy and Valerie DeRuiter <deruiterville at hotmail.com>
To: Joe Alexander <n197tr4 at cs.com>; Triumph List <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Cc: tr4racing at googlemail.com
Sent: Sun, Sep 19, 2010 6:14 pm
Subject: RE: [TR] Rear scroll seal oil leak....recent subject.


Joe-

A very timely note!  I was literally installing the new seal in my 3A engine
this afternoon while you were typing it.  The installation was knock down
simple, thanks to Chris's instructions and the modified scroll and
installation tool I picked up from you.  I'm very pleased so far.  Fingers
crossed, this will hopefully lead to a nearly spot free running engine.  Even
with a drop or two I'll be happy, however, as I very much like not having to
machine off the scroll on the crank.

Regards,
Randy DeRuiter

> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:56:51 -0400
> From: n197tr4 at cs.com
> CC: tr4racing at googlemail.com
> Subject: [TR] Rear scroll seal oil leak....recent subject.
>
> Christian Marx (Germany) designed a new seal in VITON material.
>
> I have the new VITON seals and the installation instructions.
>
> I sent Chris $1350 for 20 of them...That's $67.50 each.
>
> That's your cost at the moment in North America. No markup.
>
> I have the modified scroll seals on an exchange basis or you can modify
your
> own to a drawing.
>
> There's NO modification required for the crankshaft.
>
> Joe A.
>
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