Six speed seals

[The Tuul Crib 7,337]

I'm about to reassemble my six speed and its to my understanding that the seals can be put in after as long as they are well lubricated right?

[ebinmaine 68,404]

The four outside seals, two axle seals, one brake drum seal, one input Drive seal, all can be installed after the unit is assembled.

 

as you previously stated they need to be well lubricated and it is recommended that you deburr the grooves on the shafts and / or put a piece of tape over those grooves as you are installing the seals.

[The Tuul Crib 7,337]

Cool ! Cluster gear arrived today! Thrust washer Thursday. Will be putting it back together this weekend! 

Thanx Eric!

[ebinmaine 68,404]

I can't remember if I asked you this before but I assume you have a case gasket already? And a new shifter boot?

[The Tuul Crib 7,337]

5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I can't remember if I asked you this before but I assume you have a case gasket already? And a new shifter boot?

 Got one on its way should be here by Friday.  I actually need three no four shift or boots 

Edited January 8, 2019 by The Tool Crib

[WHX?? 49,175]

Be very care with the input seal, they can be very delicate. Good idea to have another one on hand when you wreck the first one....

[oliver2-44 9,872]

I like to put the seals in as the very very last item.  After I've got it assembled, shifted it through the gears rolled the input shaft, brake shaft and axles to be sure everything is smooth/good. That way if something doesn't feel right, I'm not sliding the seals over the shaft key ways several times. ...Yea I learned the hard way!.  

[953 nut 55,823]

I keep some used 3/4", 1" and 1 1/8" bearings on hand for seal installation. Once the transmission is assembled and tested I put masking tape over all snap ring grooves and key-ways then slide the lubricated seal over the shaft. Remove the tape and slide the bearings over the shaft as a driver and use the break drum/ hub/pulley as a slide hammer to tap the seal into place. The bearing will be square to the shaft so the seal will not go in wonky.

Edited January 8, 2019 by 953 nut

[ebinmaine 68,404]

11 hours ago, 953 nut said:

seal ...go.... wonky

Gotta watch those...