What's Happened Here.....?

[CatMan1]

Surely Henry didn't have Orange RTV Sealant and electrical tape? Is this a big worry? Is something leaking? Is it a major fix? LEAK01B.jpgLEAK02B.jpg

 

[stevests]

That's the clutch throw-out shaft - it's probably a bit worn and is just self-lubricating or was !

 

[CatMan1]

That's the clutch throw-out shaft - it's probably a bit worn and is just self-lubricating or was !

Is that a hard fix?

 

[J Franklin]

Open it up and see what is going on. If it has damage it wont be fun when you are out on a tour.

 

[A bones]

Is that a hard fix?

According to my book "Tinkering Tips" it is not hard, it does take time. Requiring removal of the hogshead, then the shaft. He mentions obtaining new shafts ( pedal and clutch ) If the cover is worn then he would cut a groove in the opening to accept an O ring. Or using a lathe the pedal shafts can be cut to accept O rings. However due to the fact that the clutch shaft moves in and out he would take a small abrasive stone in a quarter inch drill, then grind a groove in the shaft hole to hold a neoprene O ring. Best Wishes

 

[rickd]

Get all of that tape and stuff off that clutch shaft and see what you have. Share some pics. Could be an attempt to stop an oil leak or a quick fix on something else. The MTFCA transmission book is helpful as is the Ford Service manual.