Re:

[Gene Gillam]

Steve wrote: >I used a Moss conversion. The problems I had were do to with the seal housing not centering on the crank flange, so with the help of a mandrel I have now assured its correct position. I also substituted a very expensive Vitron seal, for the one supplied. Oh goodness, Steve, now we're going to have to hear about the Moss Seal - geesh.... Gene Gillam 49 MG TC

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] srankin@island.net [b]To:[/b] Mg-Tabc@Yahoogroups.Com [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, January 11, 2002 10:50 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [mg-tabc] Thanks for the responses on the manifold paint. This is all current as I have the engine out for the 3rd time for a leaky rear seal, and I'm confident enuf this time to tidy everything up before reinstalling. Incidently, I used a Moss conversion. The problems I had were do to with the seal housing not centering on the crank flange, so with the help of a mandrel I have now assured its correct position. I also substituted a very expensive Vitron seal, for the one supplied. Anyhow, there are 2 of the threaded holes in the aluminum sump that are stripped where the trany bolts up. If I can find a couple of nufeld bolts with an 11/4 long shank (7mm dia) 1/4W head, 10 threads to the cm., I would be able to catch 1/4 in of undamaged thread in the sump. Or does anyone have a alternative proven solution which does'nt include oversize non std bolts?[i] [/i] [i]Steve Rankin TC 6646[/i] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.

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