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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Oil leak past scrol seal on first motion shaft

I have just replaced the clutch in my 1975 MG midget. Also have replaced the first motion shaft scroll seal. Still have oil leak. Can I use the lip oil seal and housing on this trans?
lcl lengel

Unfortunately, the lip seal arrangement has a different first motion shaft and different bell housing to accommodate the seal.

All the components are interchangeable though, if you can find them!

Malc.
Malcolm Le Chevalier

A 1975 Midget could be a 1275 with a ribcase box or a rubber bumper 1500 with the Triumph box - which is it?
David Smith

I assumed it was 1500 FYI.
Malcolm Le Chevalier

If it's a 1275 ribcase the front g/box cover can be swopped for an updated cover with lip seal or your cover can be machined for one. I considered it when I rebuilt my ribcase but it's quite pricey (£85 at Moss). Also I believe they have a tendency to leak oil if the car is parked with the front lower than the back.

Bill
W Bretherton

I cant imagine more then 50 post 1275 beyound 1975...could be a conversion
prop

This thread was discussed between 04/07/2016 and 05/07/2016

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