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rotorwrench · 05-04-2011, 08:25 AM

There wasa recent thread about oil, if I remember correctly, that mentioned this problem. The shafts held the oil back by clearance fit only. After many years and many miles, the shaft bores fret slightly which causes them to seep. Mac VanPelt mentioned that he uses RTV on the bore fit and for the retaining pin too. Using SAE 140 lube oil in warmer climates helps too with no apparent problems in shifting gears. Colder climates have to revert to SAE 90 lube oil.

Kerby

05-04-2011, 08:25 AM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,018	Re: 1940 Transmission leak There wasa recent thread about oil, if I remember correctly, that mentioned this problem. The shafts held the oil back by clearance fit only. After many years and many miles, the shaft bores fret slightly which causes them to seep. Mac VanPelt mentioned that he uses RTV on the bore fit and for the retaining pin too. Using SAE 140 lube oil in warmer climates helps too with no apparent problems in shifting gears. Colder climates have to revert to SAE 90 lube oil. Kerby