 Tailshift linkage cover plate leaking, No source for new plate |
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| vintage914racer |
 Sep 17 2015, 07:03 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 429 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Minneapolis, MN Member No.: 1,473  |
My tailshift linkage cover plate is leaking a lot on my '70 /6. It appears warped and I'm guessing no replacement part is available. Chances are used plates are warped as well? Am I forced to fab a new one to guarantee a leak free tranny?
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| theleschyouknow |
Sep 17 2015, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
I'd drop dr evil a pm before fabbing one up (not that I have those skills or tools) he may have what you need, at the very least he'll know more about it than most
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| johnhora |
Sep 17 2015, 08:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None 
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are you sure it's the plate...may be speedo unit just above it leaking
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| Mikey914 |
Sep 17 2015, 08:19 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Speedo, is the most likely. Let me McMark has some improved double seal drive shaft bushings as well as myself.
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| rick 918-S |
Sep 17 2015, 08:44 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,443 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| vintage914racer |
Sep 17 2015, 09:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 429 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Minneapolis, MN Member No.: 1,473 |
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Sep 17 2015, 06:19 PM)  Speedo, is the most likely. Let me McMark has some improved double seal drive shaft bushings as well as myself. I think it's probably leaking from the speedo drive and shift plate.   When I drained and flushed the fluid it appeared to be leaking from the plate after sitting I wrnight and before I even started to drive it. I'm not sure how high the fluid goes in the case- does it sit above the speedo output shaft when static? The yellow sealant in the shot was a temporary test to see if he plate still leaked after the first instance of leaking. After draining cleaning and refilling with fluid it still appeared to leak. The sealant wasn't intended for long term use. |
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| rick 918-S |
Sep 17 2015, 10:14 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,443 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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I would get a new output housing from 914-rubber or McMark that has been machined with a second groove. I put one on Sandys car. Fixed the leak. I also installed a new angle drive. I had the end cap pop off exposing the cable gear. The gear backed out and disengaged the cable. couldn't figure out why the speedo quit.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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| Dr Evil |
Sep 19 2015, 09:05 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Looks above the plate. Agree with Rick.
If you end up needing a plate, I can hook you up. I also have free seals. |
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| vintage914racer |
Sep 20 2015, 07:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 429 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Minneapolis, MN Member No.: 1,473 |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Sep 19 2015, 07:05 PM) Looks above the plate. Agree with Rick. If you end up needing a plate, I can hook you up. I also have free seals. Thanks doc. I have a new output housing on the way. |
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| Dr Evil |
Sep 20 2015, 09:21 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Cool, I hope we are all correct in believing that is the issue. When you take the old one out, feel around in the bore for galling, burs, nicks and such.
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