Drive side oil leak plunger A10

[BrummieJon]

Hi,

The seals do seem a bit flimsy and I have knackered one when trying to press it in.  Ideally, the seal needs to be pressed squarely and may need a bit of a whack.  Not the easiest thing to do when the crank is in the way.
How about if you get another one try making a disc that just fits over the crank and fully covers the seal. Something like 1/2" ply or any wood should do. With this pushed on the crank and the sleeve then put on it may be possible to use the crank nut to press the seal in squarely.  A spacer may be needed.
I have not tried this myself but just thought of it now and will keep it mind for the future. 

Dave.

Thanks, I am going to give it another go..

[Roy]

You allready have the disc and sleeve etc , shown in your photo , wind that in with crank nut , Roy

[BrummieJon]

You allready have the disc and sleeve etc , shown in your photo , wind that in with crank nut , Roy

What a great idea,... Thank you

[Allan G]

Tried fitting the seal this morning, failed.... I tries chamfering the edges of the engine casing apeture, lots of lube and I still couldn't push it home... I think the dimensions are correct but the engine casing does not seem deep enough to house the already tin and flimsy oil seal supplied... Ive distorted it now... Not sure where to go now, try a new seal or out it back together as it was and accept the oil leak.

Heat the case up with a paint stripper gun set on high, take your time with it, get plenty of heat in there. The seal (and by the sounds of it you need another new one now) will pop in without any effort.

Anyone that's done an A65 gearbox oil seal will tell you how much of a P.I.T.A they are to do, damage the outer edge and your increasing the chances of a leak. I always heat mine up and they go straight in without fuss.

If you know the dimensions, (ID of the crank case and OD of the cush adapter) you can order an SKF or similar oil seal for probably less money from Simply Bearings, also it'll be far better quality than whats typically available for British bikes.

[BrummieJon]

You allready have the disc and sleeve etc , shown in your photo , wind that in with crank nut , Roy

Thanks all for the support....

[BrummieJon]

Photos I couldn't attach to my last post

[Roy]

Spot on well done lovely job 👍