clutch rod oil seal

borjawil · Posted: July 25, 2009, 9:26 am Post subject: clutch rod oil seal

ok so i ve read the different tips on how to get this seal to fit with out ruining it, but ive gone through two of them now.

Anyone have any tips?

Snake · Posted: July 26, 2009, 1:13 am Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

I did the same today...replaced my driopping seal...and it drips even worse now!!...i have one seal left....so will not try again until i am sure it will go in properly....i cannot even find the threads where some members have explained how to do it...hoping someone answers this soon..

Snake · Posted: July 26, 2009, 1:18 am Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

from mikesxs

14. Q. Oil leaks from my engine . Where is it coming from ?
A. Likely from the Clutch pushrod oil seal. This seal was never designed to be replaced without splitting the cases but can be if you are carefull. The seal hole should be chamfered (razor knife will do it) and the new seal must be tapped in place very straight & square to the hole (coat the seal edge with gasket cement first). Repeat if it does not work first time.

650skull · Support Staff Joined: Jul 19, 2007 Posts: 1186

Here is a link, scroll down page to the seal replacment, Web Page Name

Snake did you replace the bushing as well?

Snake · Posted: July 26, 2009, 1:47 am Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

no i didn't.....for some reason i belived it was just the seal.....:(

650skull · Support Staff Joined: Jul 19, 2007 Posts: 1186

Her is a link for the seal Web Page Name. I don't know if it is important to do the bush as well

Snake · Posted: July 26, 2009, 2:17 am Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

Awesome, thanks for that....for me..the chamfering was not done, hopefully doing that will solve my problem..

Snake · Posted: July 26, 2009, 2:22 am Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

Hi skull, i have been rebuilding a 1982 XJ550 for a while now.....but then i dropped the XS and so needed some new external parts...brake handle etc. since i was ordering parts i decided to get some new needles...new ATU...new foot peg rubbers....spare handles..etc...and then at the last minute i remembered the small leak...so without researching i ordered two seals...which means i have one chance left!!!

Retiredgentleman · Posted: July 26, 2009, 11:13 am Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

You can put the seal in the freezer overnight to firm it up; that's how I did mine.

xsjohn · Posted: July 26, 2009, 11:17 am Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

If you don't divit the ends of the rods correctly to center the activity .........then changing seals and bushings can be a regular thing...........wobble ..wobble...wobble ...like the ole truck tire when you engage the clutch.........ah but who rides them far enouth to find out.........

xsjohn

Snake · Posted: July 29, 2009, 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

yeah, thanks John...the rods got done a while ago and it works well

Snake · Posted: July 31, 2009, 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

many thanks y'all......slight chamfer...little bit of gasket seal...and she pushed straight on...sweet as!!

yamaman · Posted: July 31, 2009, 9:31 pm Post subject: Re: clutch rod oil seal

Choice bro Wink

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