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| | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 44 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 44 | Ran into a slight dilemma with rust pitting on the rear of '54 261 crankshaft, don't want to assemble this engine and have it leak through the rear main seal.
I remember back in the day Speedi-Sleeves were available for the front crank seal but can't seem to locate any for the rear.
Anybody have luck locating finding one of these?
Thanks, Bud
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1952 3100 261 T5 3.08 Gov Locker
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I wanted one for my axle. I found their technical catalog online and looked up the size that i needed. I took the number to a parts supplier and they ordered it for me. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 | It might be something that can be used on newer engines with a one piece oil seal but on the early engines the crankshaft flange would be in the way.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,367 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,367 | Weld it up, turn it down.
RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,880 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,880 | Try a SKF part number 99387. It's the right diameter (3 7/8") and covers an area on the shaft about 13/16" wide. Since the 216/235/261 cranks don't have a big rear flange for flywheel mounting, the sleeve will slip on. Secure it with RED Loctite. If you're using a rope seal, you might have lots of problems with the seal creating excessive drag on the crankshaft due to the increased diameter of the shaft with the sleeve on it.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 44 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 44 | Thanks Jerry, that's what I was looking for.
There is not a tool made that if you don't try hard enough you can't break!
1952 3100 261 T5 3.08 Gov Locker
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