Hi fellow members: Just got 2 quick questions. The dreaded transmission input shaft seal popped out on my Amphicar spraying oil everywhere, I noticed elsewhere in the forum members have suggested glueing and pinning the seal back in place, there has been some suggestion to use 3m weather strip glue or shellac but nothing definitive, any suggestions.
2nd question - There seems to be a lot of play in the shaft even with the seal in place, I realize the end of the shaft is held in place by the pilot bearing but this play would still be putting a lot of strain on the seal. I recall many years ago there was talk of upgrading and retrofitting this seal into a bearing and seal combination, does any member know anything about this upgrade or have any other suggestions on this play?
Thank you and happy boating.
Bwana
2nd question - There seems to be a lot of play in the shaft even with the seal in place, I realize the end of the shaft is held in place by the pilot bearing but this play would still be putting a lot of strain on the seal. I recall many years ago there was talk of upgrading and retrofitting this seal into a bearing and seal combination, does any member know anything about this upgrade or have any other suggestions on this play?
Thank you and happy boating.
Bwana