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Undersized seal?

Dan74Bronc

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Is there such a thing as an undersized seal for the harmonic balancer?

My Explorer balancer is a little worn and I was thinking I could machine a bit off the snout if I could get a seal that was smaller. I'm cutting the counterweight off for my zero balance motor so it's already gonna be set up in the lathe. Anyone heard of one?

Dan
 

DirtDonk

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Also heard them called Redi-Sleeves (or something like that) too. So in case someone gives you a blank stare, you might try that name as well.
I think some of the bearing manufacturers carry them. Like BCA perhaps?

Paul
 
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Dan74Bronc

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Yea, I knew about the sleeve but was just wondering about the undersized seal. I think I will see if it leaks (still building motor) then go with the sleeve if it does.
Thanks guys.
Dan
 

Viperwolf1

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I've got several speedi-sleeves on my Bronco. One has been on the 9" yoke for almost 20 years and hasn't leaked yet.
 
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