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Brumby gearbox selector seal
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:02 am
by Gumbungle
Hi all~
Can someone explain the procedure for replacing this seal, and also apart number? I'll do the sleeve split and bolt on the selector shaft, and finally fit the bushes I got from Frog about a year ago!
The replies I've seen here seem to mainly suggest whacking in a 5-sp., but that isn't an option at present.
The car is up on stands after having removed heads and sent away for doing up after oil in radiator and steam coming out the tailpipe became too much to put up with.
TIA,
cheers
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:44 pm
by steptoe
might help to drop rear gearbox cross member with box to allow better working angle, access while it is on stands. Think I used an electrician style flat blade screwdriver red handle to pick the old seal out.
FROG could help with the seal, or seeing it not look urgent, get the old one out and match up at a bearing and seal supplier. I did and wrote this down indside my Gregories
NOK could be NGK ? ARO 677G
genuine is 80671 6020
ATT
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:59 pm
by El_Freddo
I recently did my one on my brumby - I removed the gear lever and the bracket that you create the clamp fix with.
This gave me a free selector shaft to get the seal out and replace it.
I found it relatively easy, I put it off thinking it was going to be a difficult task. Best thing you can do is clean the area around the seal before starting.
Don't forget to use some plastic grease to prime the seal
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:00 pm
by Gumbungle
Thanks guys.
Will let everyone know how it went.
Good opportunity to rod the radiator and fix AC, etc., while heads are away.
cheers
Marcus
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:39 pm
by RSR 555
El_Freddo wrote:Don't forget to use some plastic grease to prime the seal
Plastic or Rubber Grease? Personally never used Plastic Grease but would be interested to know if this works better than Rubber Grease.
As for replacing the seal, real easy job and would highly recommend getting a piece of nylon tube with an OD of the seal and an ID just a size or 2 above the selector shaft size and have the tube long enough to tap the seal in safely without damaging it.
Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 8:19 pm
by El_Freddo
RSR 555 wrote:Plastic or Rubber Grease? Personally never used Plastic Grease but would be interested to know if this works better than Rubber Grease.
I could have my wires crossed on this one, will have to double check.
The seals I've been using this stuff on have been good, much better than the grease I was previously using.
I've now got to replace the rear main on Redback as it's leaking - got the grease treatment
Ruby Scoo will have her rear main seal replaced and plastic/rubber greased up, I've already done the cam and crank seals. Gearbox will get the same treatment if I ever get it back together again
Cheers
Bennie