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| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 | I pulled the yoke in preparation to change the pinion seal. I had a slow leak that was I was tired of. Unfortunately, I found a groove on the yoke. Picture: http://i50.tinypic.com/357frjq.jpgAm I right in assuming that that grove would allow the gear oil to leak out? The pinion seal appears to be in good shape, so I don't think that is to blame. Pinion seal: http://i50.tinypic.com/wahi83.jpgWhat would have caused that groove to form in the first place? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,805 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,805 | Measure the diameter of the flange and get a speedi-sleeve for it. Most bearing supply places can provide a thin stainless repair sleeve to cover the groove, and the same size seal can be used. Always install a new seal whenever the relationship is disturbed.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 256 | What would have caused the groove in the first place? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | The groove comes from years of rubbing. All yokes have a groove to some degree. That is why in the last 20 years or so seals have been developed that seal within themselves. They no longer rub on the yoke. | | |
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