BSA B31 1954 Kickstart SEAL

[briancairns]

Hi ,

I have a lick at the kickstart shaft.
I did a bit of research on this forum and now know that I can replace kickstart oil seal without removing gearbox casing........however ever, how do i remove the housing for the oil seal?  I have attached a picture highlighting what I assume is the oil seal housing.

Regards

Brian

[JulianS]

That is the kickstart shaft  bush. there is no oil seal.

[briancairns]

Ok Thanks,
Do I need to change the bush to stop leak?

Regards Brian

[idie]

It is a poor design but a new Bush should either stop the leak or greatly reduce it. Make sure you don't over fill the box.

[briancairns]

Thanks all once again
Brian

[AltcarBob]

I wonder if a heavy-duty calcium marine/water pump grease might help slow down the leak if it was carefully packed in. I thought about trying it recently when I had a leaky kickstart seal. Luckily I bought a new seal and it tapped in nicely after the seal had been in the freezer and the case had a good warm over with a heat gun.

[briancairns]

Hi thanks for reply.
My model has a bush rather than a seal. So probably will have to replace the bush.

Cheers
Brian