getting seal onto drive flange thingy

Bump · Apr 8, 2014

oxides said:
You fit the seal into the housing first (with a little sealing compound) so it fits in all the way and doesn't leak around the edges. If you put the seal on the shaft first it won't be seated in the housing properly (there are clearances involved) and it may well leak between the housing and the seal. Don't heat up the seals - they're made mostly of rubber and may well harden. The soft "lip" of the seal is easily damaged and should fit the shaft snugly with a bit of gearbox lube - a gentle twist and push should see the shaft fit nicely into the housing, it shouldn't need pressing in. If you've already applied a hammer to it it may well be buggered by any roughness or corrosion you didn't clean off the shaft.

Ahh, think you're confused by the subject title (I was having a special moment) - i actually meant mud shield not oil seal... but, yes, you're right, that needs to be done in situ

oxides · Apr 8, 2014

Sorry - didn't look closely enough. I still think it would help to polish your shaft. Finest wet and dry you can get followed by some wire wool.

trax · Apr 8, 2014

oxides said:
Sorry - didn't look closely enough. I still think it would help to polish your shaft. Finest wet and dry you can get followed by some wire wool.

i recommend polishing your shaft every now and again too.. keeps it all in fine working order

Bump · Apr 9, 2014

trax said:
i recommend polishing your shaft every now and again too.. keeps it all in fine working order

I agree in priciple, but, I am a bit lazy, so, make it a requirement of the missus to keep the shaft well polished on a regular basis

Oldseadog · Apr 9, 2014

Make sure you keep your shaft moist during polishing, otherwise it may suffer from scratching ...

Tobi · Apr 9, 2014

And don't polish it on the shed floor....it it can't hold a 75 Kg press, it can't cope with a vigorous polishing

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