CRANKSHAFT AND MAIN BEARING - H.5
Fig. H.6.
Refitting the Cylinder Block Bridge-Piece.
2.
Settle approximately 1 in (25 mm) of the strip, at
each end, into the ends of the groove ensuring
that each end of the strip projects 0.010/0.020 in
(0,25/0,50 mm) beyond the half housing joint
face. Allow the middle of the seal to bulge out of
the groove during this operation.
3.
With the thumb or Linger press the remainder of
the strip into the groove, working from tile
centre, then use any convenient round bar to
further bed in the strip by rolling and pressing its
inner diameter as shown in Fig. H.8. This
Fig. H.7.
Aligning Bridge-Piece to Block Face.
Fig. H.8.
Bedding in the Rear Main Oil Seal.
procedure takes advantage of the friction
between the strip and the groove at the ends, to
compact the rope whilst ensuring that the
projections of the end faces of the rope remain
as set.
4.
Fit the sealing strip to the other half housing in a
similar manner.
5.
Remove all traces of the old joint from the
cylinder block rear face and tit a new joint
treated with a suitable jointing compound.
6.
Lightly coat the faces of the housing with a
suitable jointing compound.
Fig. H.9. Oil Seal Housing securing Setscrews.
