<VV> 4 speed transmissuon leak

[Daniel Monasterio]

The original seal is GM 3866719 which is: 0.563" ID, 0.999" OD and 0.313" thick. If you want thinner seals, the I.S.i. guide shows several ones with same diameters but 0.219" thick.C/R numbers 501217, 507110, 5569. Natl.Seal numbers 40202 and 40650. Victor numbers 46016, 46059, 63431 and 65076.
Daniel Monasterio

> From: corvairbob at bresnan.net
> To: edmonds01 at bresnan.net; virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2012 11:01:01 -0600
> Subject: Re: <VV> 4 speed transmissuon leak
> 
> Howdy Clyde,
> 
> The seal on the shift shaft is below the lube level. That seal tends to drip 
> a bit. What you have looks like a leak. I have gone to a seal size book and 
> found a seal with the same OD & ID only thinner and put two seals on the 
> shaft. This gives new sealing surfaces and two seals. Always had a drop 
> ready to drip just not very often did it drop.
> 
> Bob
> Over in Montrose, CO
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Clyde Edmonds" <edmonds01 at bresnan.net>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 10:45 AM
> Subject: <VV> 4 speed transmissuon leak
> 
> 
> > Trying to locate the source of a tranny leak on my '63 4 speed. A good
> > sized puddle appears when I let the car sit for several days. It appears
> > to be coming from the lower shifter rod where it enters the tranny.
> > There seems to be no leakage from above. If this is the source of the
> > leak is it an easy fix?  What weight transmission oil should I use? Is
> > it recommended the the oil be completely flushed?
> > Thanks for any recommendations.
> >
> > Clyde
> > Salida, CO
> >
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