2007 at the Hammond Barn

[Phil Waterman]

Originally posted by Bob Carriere
Hi Phil

We have discussed the same concerned and have NO solution to offer.

.....We are concerned that the shim pack will act literally as a "capilary" to allow oil to leak. Some of my shims had developed a rust bloom..... which we carefully removed by rubbing against a 600 grit sand paper...... pretty tricky with a 3 mil shim....

I had carefully tied every shim pack to each cover. Because I was installing new bearings and race I tried to eliminate a few shim.... but in every case the bearing load was too much to turn the shaft by hand until all shims plus one paper gasket where installed.

I have learned... from having to do everything twice to silicone glue only one side of the paper gasket...... we also discussed the value of the one paper gasket..... when you have 5 or 6 shims.... and where should the darn paper gasket be located..... as if it made any difference.

As you mentioned synthetic oil has a tendency to leak more easily and putting silicone between each shim will definitely add to the thickness.......

Should we worry or is it to be part of the anti rust process....??



BooB

I think the paper goes to the outside just under the bearing cap. Now as to the leakage being acceptable as being normal. I'd like to agree but mine is leaking to the point of keeping oil in the transfer case is a problem. Going to check with the local heavy tractor shop to see if they can suggest something.

As to the speed sleeve for the PTO, I did all of the input and out put shafts, seemed to have helped with leakage at the shafts.