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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-07-2020, 06:15
Replies: 26
Views: 7,108
Posted By jimbunyard
Re: Oil Soaked Starter Motor????

Well, looks like I'm destined to eat crow on this one, cause you're right again.

And I should know better (now that you've refreshed my memory 'it's all coming back') having worked on MGA's, B's,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-07-2020, 00:15
Replies: 26
Views: 7,108
Posted By jimbunyard
Re: Oil Soaked Starter Motor????

You're right about the seal.

That's what I get for looking at the pretty pictures instead of reading those pesky words.

Sorry about that.

Think you might have it backwards, or perhaps...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-07-2020, 18:18
Replies: 26
Views: 7,108
Posted By jimbunyard
Re: Oil Soaked Starter Motor????

Whether or not there is a lip-type seal on this engine depends on the year model of the motor. Roughly speaking, before 1979 there may not be, though I can assure you there is one in my 1977...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-07-2020, 10:03
Replies: 26
Views: 7,108
Posted By jimbunyard
Re: Oil Soaked Starter Motor????

I'm a little confused. If you're not noticing oil usage, why are you topping off the oil level?

Some engines need to be run at a little below the 'full' mark indicated on the dipstick.

This...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-07-2020, 03:59
Replies: 26
Views: 7,108
Posted By jimbunyard
Re: Oil Soaked Starter Motor????

Well.....that depends on one's definition of 'big'. With the W30, which is a marinized British-Leyland 4-91, the gear, flywheel housing, and flywheel have to be removed to get to the rear seal;...
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