Gadgetman Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 My 1600 engine has a scroll type seal on the rear of the crankshaft / block. How effective are these? Can i use a later rear seal carrier with a standard lip seal on one of these cranks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 We did this on my 1600, does need the later rear seal hsg, scrolls work very well they cant wear out, but can leak if parked on steep inclines as the 1600 has open breathers its fine, later with sealed breather sytems need the seal type If theres any leaks check the crankcase breather tube is clear and the flame tap gauze filters at the block Fixing face are cleaned pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetman Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks Pete As a matter of interest why did you convert your seal to the lip type? I'm in two minds whilst the engine is in bits.... I'm also considering getting the block bored to take the later larger tappets, any thoughts on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Think it was a early learning curve idea dont remember now. be carefull new cam followers dont like old cams , its best practice to leave alone keep followers paired to the cam as they wear as partners new followers should have a new cam mixing new old can create rapid wear pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetman Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Pete I have a brand new old stock cam to fit with the new followers ???? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thats a good move pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Have fun a well set upm1600 is a cracking engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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