Main drive gear seal
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If the bearing looks good I wasn't planning on removing/installing a new one. In order to do that the whole trans needs to be removed. If it doesn't need to be done that's a hell of a lot more work to add to the list. Already planned on a new race though. so appreciate the thought on that. Definitely the seal since that's where my problem is to begin with.
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I wasnt clear. The race we are talking about is for the inner primary. It fits on the main shaft outside of the front pulley and must come off to get the pulley off to get to the trans seal. If you change the race, change the inner primary bearing that rides on it and the inner primary seal. Plus if you buy a inner primary gasket set the seal comes with the gaskets so you already have it.
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ahhhhh, i thought you meant the bearing behind the race on the main shaft. Not the one that's on the inner primary. Absolutely, figured while I was in there may as well change them all out. Including the shift lever bearing/seal. All I kept thinking was pulling that bearing on the main shaft means taking the entire trans apart from the other side in order to remove it. A lot of extra work for that one bearing. Although I was reading up on the baker sealed bearings just for fun. At this point the only thing that worries me a little bit is if the race walked inward and pressed up against the seal. Removing it with the tool isn't an option and cutting a slot to break it off...well after years of wrenching I get a bit jumpy around grinders and bearings. But only way to know is once everything is separated anyway. Could be a simple fix pulling the primary, gear and race...or not. To be honest I'm just thrilled that it didn't take a giant **** while up in the mountains a couple weeks ago. Our club did a rally there and I helped a few guys who broke down. Was an hour drive one way just to hit a walmart.
Oh, for the main shaft seal... Do I really need to buy that install tool? Seems pretty excessive in cost for a seal. In the past I've used pvc pipe or a long socket, etc. to just get an even pushing surface all the way around. But if for some reason it's critical to have it...
Oh, for the main shaft seal... Do I really need to buy that install tool? Seems pretty excessive in cost for a seal. In the past I've used pvc pipe or a long socket, etc. to just get an even pushing surface all the way around. But if for some reason it's critical to have it...
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Oh, for the main shaft seal... Do I really need to buy that Jims install tool? Seems pretty excessive in cost for a seal. In the past I've used pvc pipe or a long socket, etc. to just get an even pushing surface all the way around. But if for some reason it's critical to have it...
https://www.georges-garage.com/produ...l-installer-2/
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Appreciate it! I always found it kind of stupid how some of these so extremely simple tools could cost so damn much. I remember buying a clutch alignment tool for doing manual transmissions. Cost me a few hundred. But then I'll buy something like that gasket tool and it'd be just as expensive lol Why would a piece of aluminum tube be worth so damn much? If you had it and measured the depth and diameter I could easily machine one to match it for about $20 in 6061 aluminum and an hours worth of time. Yet it'll be listed for $100 on a website. For most tools I have no problem dropping serious money. It's an investment since they will last a lifetime of constant use. But that much for a tool I'll likely only ever use once is annoying. Was hoping i'd find a used one on the forum board but no luck lol
Anyway, appreciate it LQQT OUT. Saved me a few bucks.
Anyway, appreciate it LQQT OUT. Saved me a few bucks.
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Anybody use a puller/installer for the inner primary bearing that isn't a jim's tool? Was thinking about a
set or an automotive
install/remove set (that I already own) that would work? $180 is way to much money for a tool I'm only going to use once.
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Anybody use a puller/installer for the inner primary bearing that isn't a jim's tool? Was thinking about a blind hole set or an automotive wheel bearing install/remove set (that I already own) that would work? $180 is way to much money for a tool I'm only going to use once.
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Was thinking something similar. Have some heavy half inch drive impacts that go all the way up to 3 inch. Don't know what size the bearing is, but I may be able to use those to press it out after heating the casing up.
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New seals/bearings/race and compensator installed. Everything re-assembled, clutch adjusted and took it for a brief ride. Don't see any drips or seepage so hopefully everything is going to be good. The new compensator has made a notable difference in how it feels while accelerating off the line and even idling. Just glad it's all finally back together. Appreciate the help and everybody letting me pick their brains. Time to give her a good bath and put the luggage back on.
