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[ippytattoo]

I am in search of the tach gear housing and adapter since mine seem to be good and stuck together. I have had a slight oil leak around the tach cable since I put this motor together about 6 or 7 years ago. I am in the process of building the motor over the winter and cannot for the life of me get the 2 apart to replace the seal in there. Anybody have a good set laying around they are willing to part with

 

[Mailman]

Are you talking about this part?

This doesn’t come apart, there are two repairs that need to be done to stop a leak here, there’s an o-ring on the outside, that’s easy. Then there is a small seal inside the housing that you just pry out.

That’s usually where the big leaks come from. Just push the new seal in there and you’re good to go!

 

[ippytattoo]

Yes sir mailman that is the part I am speaking of but there is a threaded adapter that the tach cable screws on to that I can't get out to gain access to the seal. I have the new seal and oring just can't get the 2 parts separated.

 

[Mailman]

Ok I got you, you’re referring to this part. I guess you’ve tried penetrating oil and heating it with a torch?

 

[ippytattoo]

I have tried everything I can think of. Heat (map gas even), penetrating oil, cursing, etc. Even tried making a special tool to fit in the slot and on an impact and all I managed to do was break the tool lol. I remember it wouldn't come apart last time but didn't think it would be that big a deal. Well x years later and the leak is bugging me. It's almost like the old owner used red or green loktite. If I had a spare I would feel more comfortable being a little more forceful or using it as a projectile lol

 

[Jim]

PM your address.

 

[Jim]

If I had a spare I would feel more comfortable being a little more forceful or using it as a projectile lol

If you'd rather... go ahead and go all caveman on the one you have. If that works, great. If not, here's plan B.

 

[ippytattoo]

Thank you sir. You are truly a gentleman and a scholar. PM sent

 

[Jim]

You are truly a gentleman and a scholar.

Yeah... I wouldn't go that far...

 

[bosco659]

Is the inner seal available from the dealer or an aftermarket thing. I need to replace mine.

 

[Sparkyduc]

Is the inner seal available from the dealer or an aftermarket thing. I need to replace mine.

You can order it from your dealer, they are still available

 

[bosco659]

You can order it from your dealer, they are still available

Thanks

 

[gggGary]

Yup and it often takes a special shop built tool with lots of mojo to separate that threaded adapter.