Englishmaninwales Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Mav same comment as Stu with regard to the weeping oil after removing the flywheel. Don't go removing the crank seal unless the leak is from the seal itself. I got my spigot sleeve and bearing to suit 1800 crank/5 speed gearbox from QED tel 01509412317 part no 506083 and 106080 respectively total £17 + vat (2003 prices) Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted May 6, 2006 Leadership Team Share Posted May 6, 2006 Only part I may be stuck for is if i need a replacement sleeve for the bearing, which is a Caterham only part and they are not in stock, as they are not needed very often (the sleeve or the bearing)... Mav - the sleeve is usually available ex-stock from QED (but you may not need it?), as is the spigot bearing You are unlikely to need to replace the carnk end oil seal - as stated just collapse the old spigot shell and draw out - when collapsed you should be able to get a reasonable purchase on it. There's no need to remove the flywheel. Fit the sleeve first - tap in gently with a block of wood, followed by the new bearing, again using a block of wood. I would suggest that the 2 components are rather more delicate than to use only a hard material to drive in (in the absence of a correct tool) - this has been discussed at length - do a search. It's also worth considering whether to use some thread lock on the outer surfaces of each - the dimensions can vary slightly and it's not a good idea to have it floating around. Also the bearing fits with the oil seal on the outside. I suspect you are thinking you have a bigger job on your hands than is actually the case Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Thanks Guys. Looks like it could be replaced over the weekend. Had similar info back on tour 7 mail list re the oil weeping. Flywheel is off, so it should make the job easier. Oil Seal is ordered anyway, as are new flywheel bolts. Hopefully I'll go and collect a new spigot bearing this morning form the local Ford parts place. If I get stuck are you available at all over the weekend Stu? Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Mav my spigot sleeve was not a tight fit, just lightly tapped in with bearing lock Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted May 6, 2006 Leadership Team Share Posted May 6, 2006 Sorry Mav - struggling this weekend. Sarah's gone to Snowdonia with some friends for their annual piss-up (4 nurses ) - I'm at home with the kids, the decorating, etc etc. Give me a call though if there's anything I can misdirect you with verbally 😬 Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Cheers 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Old bearing is out, unfortunately the sleeve is knackered too. No oil leaks / drips so it's not the rear crank seal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Put the new spigot bearing in the freezer for a couple of hours prior to insertion, could make that .001" difference to help fit it. Nigel. 1982. 5 speed, clamshells. B.R.G / Ali. The True Colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Mav..have you tried Redline for parts??? Dannyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 Getting hold of the parts is not a problem Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberts Wallet Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Pardon my for being a bit thick but what/where is the spigot bearing? What does it do?? 😳 Gareth Blue and Carbon 6 Speed Supersport with new wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Gareth It is located in the centre of the crankshaft at the flywheel end.It supports the distal end of the gearbox first motion (i.e. input) shaft. There will be a speed difference between the crankshaft and the FMS in neutral and during gearshift. Malcolm Edited by - Englishmaninwales on 8 May 2006 15:33:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Good mav! We certainly found that inserting the spigot bearing and sleeve was simple enough during the 1800 conversion. Best of luck mate! 😬 Dannyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted May 8, 2006 Leadership Team Share Posted May 8, 2006 It supports the proximal end of the gearbox first motion (i.e. input) shaftMalcolm - do you really have to medical terminology Can we have a second opinion 😬 Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Stu My mistake.....should be distal 😳 😳 (when looking from gearbox ) Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Locust Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 😬On with the gloves doctor!! Ian Green and Silver Roadsport 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Formston Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hi Mav are you all right, or do you need any help, I can pop over if you are stuck with anything, just give me a ring on my mobil, Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Cheers PAul. If i get stuck I'll give you a shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Formston Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 OK Mav just give me a call if you hit any problems Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 13, 2006 Author Share Posted May 13, 2006 So the sleeve and bearing went back in last night, and on with the fly wheel and clutch (Thanks to Mahatma for the Clutch Alignment tool). CRB replaced and engine back in (thanks to Dad for helping out). All wiring back in place, as is the induction and exhaust. Just to re fit the rad and the oil pressure line to the guage, refill with coolant and then its all done 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahatma Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 It is very satisfying knowing that you've done it yourself Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 All done, cooling system bled using my tried and tested method. No leaks or drips. We have gears (as much as I can test on on the drive), so off out for a shakedown blat. I'll report back later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ferguson Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Hi Mav, Everyone. I am in process of just fitting this as well, i have got the bearing into sleeve ok but wont seem to go in the end on the crank, would a gentle sanding of the inside of the crank be ok & the same on the outside of the sleeve & then loctite the sleev/bearing into the end of the crank ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 Mark, I took the dremmel to the inside of the crank, just to clean it up a little first. Cleand it out and fitted the sleeve into the crank, using a suitably sized socket as a drift. Then I took the dremmel to the inside of the sleeve. Then using another suitable socket, I fitted the bearing... Edited by - mav on 14 May 2006 13:47:07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ferguson Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Thanks Mav, will do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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