Puglet1 Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 I have an oil leak from my speedometer angle drive. I was hoping to inspect and replace the seals if possible? I have loosened the knurled nut which is between the angled drive and the speedometer drive but they seem difficult to separate. Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 If it's like the one on my J type overdrive it should separate at that point, also the gear should just pull out from memory. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted June 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 Hi Paul. I’ve tried to separate the 2 units using mild pressure but didn’t want to break anything by pulling too hard. Based upon your comment I will try harder tomorrow! Many thanks. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 I can only think the drive shaft of the angle drive is a bit mangled and got stuck in the gear output. No other way to get it apart except a bit of pressure perhaps prising with a screwdriver between the body of the angle drive and the knurled nut now its undone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted June 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 Hi johny. You and Paul have given me enough confidence to apply more force tomorrow. In my world there’s a fine line between being wimpy and being a gorilla ! Many thanks. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Not ideal but I cant see any other way - let us know what you find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 there are times when gorilla tactics are really ok does sound like the short drive is jammed , the angle drive can be stripped there is no oil seal in the drive only the speedo pinion hsg. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted June 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Pete L, johny, and Paul. I held the short drive in the vice and pulled the angle drive housing by using “Guy the gorilla “ tactics 😀. The two parts are now separated and I can now look for new seals. Thank you all for your help and support 👍 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Any obvious reason for the sticking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted June 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, johny said: Any obvious reason for the sticking? None I could see. Possibly Stiction of oil between the two flat cup type surfaces which are held into gearbox by the clamp. Main reason is probably me being too gentle with disassembly method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 you see some gorilla's can be useful if carefully fed and kept topped up with a hot toddy Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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