Installing Cork Rear Seal?

[Anonymous-0]

Can anyone give me any advice on installing a cork rear seal in a B Allis? Should I soak the seal in water to soften it up so it fits easily around the crankshaft? Should I use any Silicone sealer in the groove in the crankshaft?
I want to get the seal in correct without any leaks and would appreciate any advice or tips.

Thank you.

 

[DickL]

Correct Way To Install The Cork Crankshaft Seal??

Big Question that opens the discussion to (Opinions)

When the cork seal was first used there was not a silicone product for that on the market.
In the 1950's cork gaskets were put in with heavy grease in those types of applications where I worked. A shellac gasket glue was used in other areas.

If the cork gasket is old and dry soaking in water will soften it up and would be in order.
I have used a light/very thin coat of silicone in that groove as well as grease and have not had a leak problem either way. I use plenty of grease to slide the cork seal over the crankshaft. Take your time to keep from breaking the cork when sliding it on.

 

[carbonfibers]

Is there a lip seal for that application? I think I remember seeing one on one of the parts places on the internet. Seems to me I would use that type of seal since I had no leaks on my front lip seal I installed this year.

Wayne

 

[DickL]

No lip seal for them. They started with the D-10 thru the D 15's. The seal and retainer will fit the B, C, and CA's but you have to get rid of the sprial groove on the crankshaft. I have the D- 15 crankshaft in one of my B's and one C. I have the lip seal on the C and the felt seal on the B. The crankshaft ends are the same diameter on both as well as the bolt pattern.

 

[john2189]

(quoted from post at 14:47:14 11/27/08) No lip seal for them. They started with the D-10 thru the D 15's. The seal and retainer will fit the B, C, and CA's but you have to get rid of the sprial groove on the crankshaft. I have the D- 15 crankshaft in one of my B's and one C. I have the lip seal on the C and the felt seal on the B. The crankshaft ends are the same diameter on both as well as the bolt pattern.

DickL ,

Is there a Speedy sleeve available to cover the spirals ?

John

 

[Dick L]

I never tried to buy one that large. You might be able to. You would still have to buy the seal retainer for the D 10 thru D 15 to use the lip seal. After buying the speedy sleeve for the smaller diameters I was afraid to price them.