leaking shaft seals

[cletus 0]

hi,my lawn ranger has just gone through its complete strip down,ready for sand blasting.trouble is the shaft seals are pouring out oil.two questions-how do i replace them and where can i buy them?probably easy for you guys in usa but im in the uk!any fellow brits please give me some pointers!! :thumbs:

[neil 2,410]

there are a few threads on hear that will give you the procedure on how to change

oil seals apparently its not to difficult but just be careful when removeing wheel hubs ,you will need to use a puller to remove them as many people have broken then hub by tapping them with a hammer and they break the cast iron

im from somerset uk where are you from :)

[cletus 0]

hi-not too far from you-im in cornwall,near bodmin! :thumbs:

[IthacaJeff 151]

Cletus:

There are several threads, including my own, on replacing the seals.

I first tried the metal NAPA (USA autoparts store) seals, but they

we too snug a fit and I could not drive them home. For $2.00 (USD)

the Toro all-rubber seals worked. Oh, and do use a puller to get the

hub off!!

Jeff in Enfield/Ithaca NY

[clintonnut 126]

It is a good chance almost guaranteed that if your seals are trashed, it is a result of shot outer axle bearings. If you have the 3 speed unidrive like all pre 1969 lawn rangers have the bearing number is Torrington B-1616. BTW. If you don't want to take the tranny apart you can drive a new bearing onto the old one because the old one will just slide down the axle and not affect anything unless it is in pieces. The seals can carefully be pried out with a screwdriver from the outside. The seal number is SKF 9815.

Good Luck!

Charlie

[cletus 0]

new seals and bearings ordered-thanks for the parts numbers! :thumbs:

[neil 2,410]

hi

did your order your seals from a uk company

and how much were they, as i need some for my commando 8