Rear Main Seal

[Jeff Miller]

Whether one could physically R&R the trans and rear main isn't the
whole question to me.

I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook, towed to the
Allison garage where someone's college/retirement fund is now much
fatter, because the bus shop who did the engine replacement
apparently didn't fully understand the procedures for properly
installing the MT-643 to the 3208. The flex-plate let go about
2500miles later at a substantial cost.

The difference between a good do-it-yourselfer and a dangerous one
is the good sense to know when to call in the experts.

- Jeff Miller
http://www.wanderlodge.net
http://www.millercoachworks.com


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "geez_al" wrote:
> really need to get this rear main seal fixed. Does anyone know of
a good
> place in Wash (preferably close to Seattle) they would entrust
with a bigger
> job like that?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Al S.
>
> '81 31' FC
>
> Coos bay
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[mbulriss]

Jeff,

Which company or plan are you using for road service?

>I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook,
>towed to the Allison garage

Mike Bulriss
83 PT40



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
> Whether one could physically R&R the trans and rear main isn't the
> whole question to me.
>
> I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook, towed to the
> Allison garage where someone's college/retirement fund is now much
> fatter, because the bus shop who did the engine replacement
> apparently didn't fully understand the procedures for properly
> installing the MT-643 to the 3208. The flex-plate let go about
> 2500miles later at a substantial cost.
>
> The difference between a good do-it-yourselfer and a dangerous one
> is the good sense to know when to call in the experts.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> http://www.wanderlodge.net
> http://www.millercoachworks.com
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "geez_al" wrote:
> > really need to get this rear main seal fixed. Does anyone know of
> a good
> > place in Wash (preferably close to Seattle) they would entrust
> with a bigger
> > job like that?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Al S.
> >
> > '81 31' FC
> >
> > Coos bay
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Byrne Lobdell]

I would try cleaning the crankcase breather screen and see if this doesn,t cure
or help your seal leak. Cleaning the screen stoped my leak.
Byrne 77FC35

mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote:
Jeff,

Which company or plan are you using for road service?

>I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook,
>towed to the Allison garage

Mike Bulriss
83 PT40



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
> Whether one could physically R&R the trans and rear main isn't the
> whole question to me.
>
> I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook, towed to the
> Allison garage where someone's college/retirement fund is now much
> fatter, because the bus shop who did the engine replacement
> apparently didn't fully understand the procedures for properly
> installing the MT-643 to the 3208. The flex-plate let go about
> 2500miles later at a substantial cost.
>
> The difference between a good do-it-yourselfer and a dangerous one
> is the good sense to know when to call in the experts.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> http://www.wanderlodge.net
> http://www.millercoachworks.com
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "geez_al" wrote:
> > really need to get this rear main seal fixed. Does anyone know of
> a good
> > place in Wash (preferably close to Seattle) they would entrust
> with a bigger
> > job like that?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Al S.
> >
> > '81 31' FC
> >
> > Coos bay
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





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[jon lechich]

Boy that idea should go in the book! Who would think of an air breather doing
that but it makes sence. Jon
Jon Lechich
1978 Wanderlodge

Byrne Lobdell wrote:
I would try cleaning the crankcase breather screen and see if this doesn,t cure
or help your seal leak. Cleaning the screen stoped my leak.
Byrne 77FC35

mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote:
Jeff,

Which company or plan are you using for road service?

>I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook,
>towed to the Allison garage

Mike Bulriss
83 PT40



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
> Whether one could physically R&R the trans and rear main isn't the
> whole question to me.
>
> I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook, towed to the
> Allison garage where someone's college/retirement fund is now much
> fatter, because the bus shop who did the engine replacement
> apparently didn't fully understand the procedures for properly
> installing the MT-643 to the 3208. The flex-plate let go about
> 2500miles later at a substantial cost.
>
> The difference between a good do-it-yourselfer and a dangerous one
> is the good sense to know when to call in the experts.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> http://www.wanderlodge.net
> http://www.millercoachworks.com
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "geez_al" wrote:
> > really need to get this rear main seal fixed. Does anyone know of
> a good
> > place in Wash (preferably close to Seattle) they would entrust
> with a bigger
> > job like that?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Al S.
> >
> > '81 31' FC
> >
> > Coos bay
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





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[geez_al]

I see that you have a PT Mike, but does anyone have any idea where to look
for it on a FC?



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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Byrne Lobdell
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 5:42 AM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Rear Main Seal



I would try cleaning the crankcase breather screen and see if this doesn,t
cure or help your seal leak. Cleaning the screen stoped my leak.
Byrne 77FC35

mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote:
Jeff,

Which company or plan are you using for road service?

>I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook,
>towed to the Allison garage

Mike Bulriss
83 PT40



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
> Whether one could physically R&R the trans and rear main isn't the
> whole question to me.
>
> I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook, towed to the
> Allison garage where someone's college/retirement fund is now much
> fatter, because the bus shop who did the engine replacement
> apparently didn't fully understand the procedures for properly
> installing the MT-643 to the 3208. The flex-plate let go about
> 2500miles later at a substantial cost.
>
> The difference between a good do-it-yourselfer and a dangerous one
> is the good sense to know when to call in the experts.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> http://www.wanderlodge.net
> http://www.millercoachworks.com
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "geez_al" wrote:
> > really need to get this rear main seal fixed. Does anyone know of
> a good
> > place in Wash (preferably close to Seattle) they would entrust
> with a bigger
> > job like that?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Al S.
> >
> > '81 31' FC
> >
> > Coos bay
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





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[Mike Hohnstein]

The thing on the valve cover that looks like a can with a 1" hose clamped to it
is a PCV sort of device. Make sure it's not messed up or you will be getting
too much crankcase pressure. I installed one on each valve cover, don't like
excessive pressure down there. It can be disassembled and cleaned up with
stoddard solvent. Be careful to reassemble correctly.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35

----- Original Message -----
From: geez_al
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 9:14 PM
Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Rear Main Seal


I see that you have a PT Mike, but does anyone have any idea where to look
for it on a FC?



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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Byrne Lobdell
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 5:42 AM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Rear Main Seal



I would try cleaning the crankcase breather screen and see if this doesn,t
cure or help your seal leak. Cleaning the screen stoped my leak.
Byrne 77FC35

mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote:
Jeff,

Which company or plan are you using for road service?

>I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook,
>towed to the Allison garage

Mike Bulriss
83 PT40



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
> Whether one could physically R&R the trans and rear main isn't the
> whole question to me.
>
> I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook, towed to the
> Allison garage where someone's college/retirement fund is now much
> fatter, because the bus shop who did the engine replacement
> apparently didn't fully understand the procedures for properly
> installing the MT-643 to the 3208. The flex-plate let go about
> 2500miles later at a substantial cost.
>
> The difference between a good do-it-yourselfer and a dangerous one
> is the good sense to know when to call in the experts.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> http://www.wanderlodge.net
> http://www.millercoachworks.com
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "geez_al" wrote:
> > really need to get this rear main seal fixed. Does anyone know of
> a good
> > place in Wash (preferably close to Seattle) they would entrust
> with a bigger
> > job like that?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Al S.
> >
> > '81 31' FC
> >
> > Coos bay
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





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[Dan Weaver]

I believe your breathers (2) are on each valve cover outer edge,
against the doghouse.
Dan, 94 BMC 37' (used to own a 83 FC35)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "geez_al" wrote:
> I see that you have a PT Mike, but does anyone have any idea where
to look
> for it on a FC?
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Byrne
Lobdell
> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 5:42 AM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Rear Main Seal
>
>
>
> I would try cleaning the crankcase breather screen and see if this
doesn,t
> cure or help your seal leak. Cleaning the screen stoped my leak.
> Byrne 77FC35
>
> mbulriss <mbulriss@y...> wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> Which company or plan are you using for road service?
>
> >I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook,
> >towed to the Allison garage
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 83 PT40
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"

> wrote:
> > Whether one could physically R&R the trans and rear main isn't
the
> > whole question to me.
> >
> > I had the good fortune of completing a trip on a hook, towed to
the
> > Allison garage where someone's college/retirement fund is now
much
> > fatter, because the bus shop who did the engine replacement
> > apparently didn't fully understand the procedures for properly
> > installing the MT-643 to the 3208. The flex-plate let go about
> > 2500miles later at a substantial cost.
> >
> > The difference between a good do-it-yourselfer and a dangerous
one
> > is the good sense to know when to call in the experts.
> >
> > - Jeff Miller
> > http://www.wanderlodge.net
> > http://www.millercoachworks.com
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "geez_al"
wrote:
> > > really need to get this rear main seal fixed. Does anyone know
of
> > a good
> > > place in Wash (preferably close to Seattle) they would entrust
> > with a bigger
> > > job like that?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Al S.
> > >
> > > '81 31' FC
> > >
> > > Coos bay
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
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