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Joe K · 03-26-2025, 06:24 AM

Given your size you're probably talking about either the cluster shaft or the reverse idler. I like to turn a "groove" and fit an 0-ring on the shaft - although the parts houses sell a "cover/gasket" that can be used in this area.

Cutting a groove in the lathe I discovered how "hard" the cluster shaft is. Case hardened, perhaps. I finally resorted to doing the groove with a tool-post grinder - not my fave since it puts grit all over the ways of the lathe.

Joe K

03-26-2025, 06:24 AM	#2
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: Leaking transmission Given your size you're probably talking about either the cluster shaft or the reverse idler. I like to turn a "groove" and fit an 0-ring on the shaft - although the parts houses sell a "cover/gasket" that can be used in this area. Cutting a groove in the lathe I discovered how "hard" the cluster shaft is. Case hardened, perhaps. I finally resorted to doing the groove with a tool-post grinder - not my fave since it puts grit all over the ways of the lathe. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.