Under-frame view showing the nice pair of closed-up lower gear case portals |
The gaskets are hand made from a rubberised cork material about 1/8th inch thick (3mm) using the two plates themselves as the respective templates.
Plate and cork gasket (two of each) |
[Note to me: 6 of the 24 bolts have been cut to 1/2" length for the holes which have been closed off with weld where presumably there was a problem with the gear case casting. The rest of the bolts are 1" but could be cut to 1/2" in future if wanted - unnecessary extra work!].
I'd also been recommended to use 'Dowty' washers instead of fibre; however, I had to dismiss this idea as some of the holes in the plates were not round and would allow leakage at the long end of the holes! (Offers for 25 M8 Dowty washers anyone?).
I devised a cheap method for draining the condensate using M12 nuts brazed to the underside of the plates and drilled and tapped so that a bolt could protrude right through. I milled a slot along the length of the bolts so that they could seal when tightened up but let fluid pass when loosened.
Slotted bolt and brazed nut |
Use Crankcase Oil |
The gear cases needed to be filled to the second check level to suit the diameter of the gear wheel inside.
The one in the middle |
Right hand Cover Plate |
Left hand Cover Plate |
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