<VV> SELECTOR SHIFTER SHAFT SEAL

[Bruce Schug]

On Aug 19, 2004, at 8:17 AM, Duane, Jim wrote:

*SNIP*

>
> 	That being done, the selector shaft seals (at least the ones I
> have bought from Clark's) are difficult to seat.  They must be driven 
> on
> straight or the steel will deform (I use an appropriately sized socket
> 1/2", slid on backwards and drive with a rawhide hammer.)

*SNIP*

Right. And clean the bore throughly with lacquer thinner or similar, 
being sure there are no burrs, and put just a bit of high-temp silicone 
on the outside of the seal before inserting it. Install carefully and 
remember... "Put it together like a watch and it'll last forever": 
Bruce Schug.

Bruce

Bruce W. Schug
CORSA South Carolina
Greenville, SC
bwschug@charter.net

CORSA member since 1981

'67 Monza. "67AC140"