speedy sleeve
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mjc
speedy sleeve
hi /just wondering if any body has any advise on speedy sleeves / wear to get them, size ect . my outputshaft flange has a small groove in it and I think it is wearing out the oil seal. also the manuel calls for hylomar around the oil seal, is this still the best sealent. thanks mike
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gudjeon
Howdy Mike,
I took the part with the groove to an industrial supply house. In my case it was Kaman Bearing. They can measure it and match up one to fit. I did all the output and pinion shafts this way on my ser1. make sure the part is degreased with alcohol. Put a smear of JB Weld mix to fill in the groove before you install the sleeve. Install it before it sets. This way, there is no void left under the sleeve. With no filler underneath, the seal will eventually wear a dent around the profile of the original groove.
These sleeves always smartens up leaks. The price may be a surprise 50 to 60 bucks. The old leather seals last well but they retain grit that wears major grooves after some time. As far as hylomar, I have had good results with Permatex Aviation Form-a-gasket. It comes in a little bottle with a brush applicator. A thin wipe on the seals outer casing helps it slide in and seals.
With any seals, make sure you put grease on the sealing lips upon final installation. I have seen many new seals fail prematurely due to dry running in after installation.
Probably more info than you need,
Jon
I took the part with the groove to an industrial supply house. In my case it was Kaman Bearing. They can measure it and match up one to fit. I did all the output and pinion shafts this way on my ser1. make sure the part is degreased with alcohol. Put a smear of JB Weld mix to fill in the groove before you install the sleeve. Install it before it sets. This way, there is no void left under the sleeve. With no filler underneath, the seal will eventually wear a dent around the profile of the original groove.
These sleeves always smartens up leaks. The price may be a surprise 50 to 60 bucks. The old leather seals last well but they retain grit that wears major grooves after some time. As far as hylomar, I have had good results with Permatex Aviation Form-a-gasket. It comes in a little bottle with a brush applicator. A thin wipe on the seals outer casing helps it slide in and seals.
With any seals, make sure you put grease on the sealing lips upon final installation. I have seen many new seals fail prematurely due to dry running in after installation.
Probably more info than you need,
Jon
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I don't know how it happened, mjc, but your post appeared 3 times. I've deleted 2...
Another suggestion when dealing with readi-sleeves... put the shaft somewhere cold for an hour before assembly, like the fridge, if you wife will let you get away with it, and put the sleeve under the coffee pot to warm it up to about 150°. this will make the assembly process much easier and as both parts come to a common temperature the sleeve will tighten itself onto the shaft.
Dave
Another suggestion when dealing with readi-sleeves... put the shaft somewhere cold for an hour before assembly, like the fridge, if you wife will let you get away with it, and put the sleeve under the coffee pot to warm it up to about 150°. this will make the assembly process much easier and as both parts come to a common temperature the sleeve will tighten itself onto the shaft.
Dave