Robin (UK) Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Guys, I changed the rear pinion oil seal, to solve a slow leak, and now have an even faster leak!!! A friend used a SpeediSleeve on his Studebaker and is thrilled with the result. Have any of you guys used one on a P15? Would be great to hear about your experience of the product. Thanks. Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Robin; I have not had to use a speedy sleeve on my P-15 but I have used them on industrial applications. They work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Robin its probably too late for you on this but on my p15 we didn't tap the seal quite all the way in. Far enough so its not rubbing on the back of the pinion but its also riding on fresh metal and seems to be sealed quite well. Now if I could only say the same about my tranny...... I've heard good things about those sleeves but haven't tried one personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Soto Frank Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I have used them mostly on the seal-neck of crankshaft vibration dampers, and they have worked well. I most recently used one to repair a work seal surface on the neck of the torque convertor for the cast-iron Torqueflite in my 1960 Windsor. They've worked great in my cases... De Soto Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby D34 Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I have use the speedy sleeve on my crankshaft damper and the pinion shaft so far no problems Kirby D34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat1955 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I too used one on the crank of the 225 V6 original motor for my '69 Jeepster Commando. It worked like a charm....first time I'd ever used one and I'd use one again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 So somebody a speedy sleeve for dummies please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey beard Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Robin, Just a thought - and I've done this myself - make REALLY sure that your rear axle vent is open and free. If this is plugged, the weakest seal will leak - wherever it is. I've replaced several seals before I learned this lesson. Talk about keeping a man humble . . . . . . JMHO:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Greg its a thin steel sleeve that is pushed over a seal surface when there is a groove worn into it. It refreshes the seal surface without welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 So somebody a speedy sleeve for dummies please. Greg; Follow this link. http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/cgi-bin/ryderfp/suppliers/ChicagoRawhide.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Thanks for all the messages. Speedysleeve looks like the way to go. Anyone know which size I'd need, or do I have to take a measurement? R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatS.... Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Gee, you learn something every day. I had never heard of Speedy-Sleeve until now. I thought I knew everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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