Crankshaft end oil seal

Hi David, has the crank worn over the years where the seal rubs on it  I had that with my Dommi and found a solution with a thin sleeve that pushes over the shaft to give a smooth surface for the seal to bear on

https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Products-Speedi-Sleeves/c4747_5335/index.html?page=1

Think mine came from Norvil ?

Laurence

Hi David,  We are assuming  you  drained the  sump  before starting.   A  properly . wet sumped motor has to push the oil somewhere.

Hi. I’m about to build the engine of my 1960 Dommie 99 basket case. I’d like to check that the crankshaft nose isn’t worn but I can’t find the correct diameter listed in any of the books I’ve got. Does anybody know the correct size please?  If I can’t get the correct size info, does anyone have any hints on how to judge whether an oil seal is a ‘good enough  fit’ on the crankshaft nose?  Thanks

Regards

Tony

When the seal wears the nose it leaves a groove in the metal, as long as the surface is clean and smooth then the seal will do its job. When you fit the new seal, if it is the type with a steel OD, use a sealant here to stop leaks between housing and seal.