Ferret Transfer Case/Gear Box dip sticks

[Chris Preston]

Greetings All,

We've finished the rebuild of our Museum's Ferret's Transfer Case/Gear Box (with no left over bits) and it should work !! That being said, during the tear-down and re-assembly, we noticed the dip-sticks for the Transfer Case and Gear Box have no seals on their cap-ends and sit rather loosely in their respective locations.



Does any one know what the seals look look like and of a source for them?

Cheers,

Chris Preston,
Victoria, BC

[Robin Craig]

Chris,

I noticed that when we did our gearbox.

I have never see a seal per say.

I am suspecting that there really is not any leakage there.

I would also caution you that once you have sealed it, where will the pressure from the heated internals and fluids vent through? Have you not just made a problem that did not exist?

You cant articulate a Ferret enough for the fluids to spill out I would suggest.

I honestly think you are chasing ghosts mate. perhaps it is the mariner in you that likes things to be sealed?

What say you Chris?

Is there mention of a seal in the parts book? If there isn't (save me from going downstairs please) then that is your answer.

Robin (expert with a paint roller these days)

[Chris Preston]

Hi Robin,

You are a gold-mine of information as always. I've checked the parts manual and didn't find anything pertaining to the dip-sticks (no mention of them at all). That being said - what you've stated makes sense. Our reasons for asking were that they both seemed to sit in their respective receptacles very loosely.

Thanks again for your reply. I'll keep you posted on the pending road trials.

Cheers Mate,

Chris

[LRDG]

I'm working on a Ferret here at the Oshawa museum. Neither of the dipsticks has seals on it. They are quite snug in their bores, but loose enough to act as a vent. Maybe vibration over the years has worn the bores a bit?