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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">there are 2 aftermarket kits around. </div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">one requires the crank to be machined the other not.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">i have done 2 that required the crank be machined.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">i found in both cases that i needed to shim something. te new scroll seal was interfering with the flywheel. im thinking i had to shim the flywheel with a single washer. just be sure you check that things turn ok with the transmission mounted before you put it in the car. yes i put it in the car the first time without checking.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">its been more that 10 years since i did those builds so forgive the memory.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">the other thing i did when assembling the scroll and seal was:</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">1) make sure the scroll and rubber seal are very clean by wiping with alcohol or similar.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">2) then i wiped the crankshaft at the point of touching the seal with oil on my fingers. just enough to leave a thin film.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"> 3) where the rubber seal comes together i applied some RTV silicone adhesive to the joint. its ok if it oozes a little as the oil on the crank will not allow it to stick to the crank.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">4) once assembled let it sit for about a week to let the sealant fully cure. do not turn the crank, do not move any parts.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">having done this method twice i have had what id like to say is no leak, but a small stain occasionally has been experienced.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br> on the seal that does not require machining it was a lot better and less work. cant remember if i had interference with that one.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">best of luck</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Frank</div><div><br></div>
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On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 03:21:31 PM PST, <rjray.architect@gmail.com> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003"><div><div class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003WordSection1"><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;">I bought the rear seal kit from The Roadster Factory.</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;">Moss may carry the same kit.</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"> </span></p><div id="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003yqt32605" class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003yqt1006103636"><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:sans-serif;">From:</span></b><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"> Dave MacKay <dave@mdmackay.ca> <br clear="none"><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 10, 2025 2:54 PM<br clear="none"><b>To:</b> triumphs@autox.team.net<br clear="none"><b>Cc:</b> rjray.architect@gmail.com<br clear="none"><b>Subject:</b> Re: [TR] TR Rear Crank Seal Rope?</span></p></div></div><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">Which after-market kit did you use in your TR3A?</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">I installed one long (>15 years) ago but it wasn’t effective. I’d be interested in one known to work.</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">TIA</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">Dave MacKay</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">1960 TR3A s/n 68639L</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">near Toronto, Canada</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">>Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2025 16:45:44 -0600</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">>From: <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:rjray.architect@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rjray.architect@gmail.com</a>></span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">>To: "'Carl Sereda'" <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:carlsereda@aol.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">carlsereda@aol.com</a>>, <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>></span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">>Subject: Re: [TR] TR Rear Crank Seal Rope?</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">>Carl,</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">>I was not aware of the ropes used on other British cars, other than my Austin-Healey, which still originally leaked oil at the rear crank area.</span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">> </span></p><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-CA">>For both my TR3a and Healey, I installed the after-marked rear seal kits, which eliminated all oil leaks from the rear crankshaft area.</span></p></div><p class="ydp319e8beeyiv2521898003MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></p></div></div></div><div class="ydp319e8beeyqt1006103636" id="ydp319e8beeyqt81799">** <a shape="rect" href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a> **<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Donate: <a shape="rect" href="http://www.team.net/donate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br clear="none">Archive: <a shape="rect" href="http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs</a> <a shape="rect" href="http://www.team.net/archive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/archive</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none">Unsubscribe/Manage: <a shape="rect" href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/yellowtr3@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/yellowtr3@yahoo.com</a><br clear="none"></div></div>
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