I've watched the previous 3 videos and in each there is superior information and this one follows suit. please keep this high quality information coming.
Nice video. I need to install one on the crankshaft of my Audi that has a groove from the old oil seal. But a flanged oil seal is installed on my crankshaft which includes the wheel for the rpm sensor. Since the wheel is made of hard material, I'm afraid it won't enter the sleeve or push it, or crumple it. Do you have experience in mounting on shafts that have the rpm sensor in that position?
They are not undersized, but they are also not hardened steel. a grove will form in the crank and cause leaks. I suggest you use one all the time not because of an undersize issue or anything like that but rather because it has been proven to work way better. I have seen accounts from lots of builders that use them on every build. rear mains have a tendency to weep even with new components all the way around and this solves that issue
no good reason 😁 The crank was a "used" part so making sure there was no oil or other contaminants on it was critical and why I talked about it on the video. The sleeve being a new part in a sealed package was clean and probably did not to be cleaned however it would have been simple enough to clean it and I probably should have been done just in case there was contamination. To be completely honest I installed the sleeve only for the purpose of the video as it was not actually going into a motor.
Do you know of any mechanics in the Los Angeles area who do this repair? My rav4 has a scratch on the crankshaft and no one has experience with repair sleeves. I’ve been told I need a new engine.
Start by going to the auto parts store and see if a repair sleeve is available for your application. If not there is nothing you can do. If one is available any competent mechanic should be able to do the repair but I do not have any recommendations for your area as I do not live anywhere near there.
I've watched the previous 3 videos and in each there is superior information and this one follows suit. please keep this high quality information coming.
Thanks, will do!
Wow cool technique!
Glad you like it!
That is a great video ! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Nice video!! Lots of good info here. Off to the parts store.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the info good video!
my pleasure
Nice video. I need to install one on the crankshaft of my Audi that has a groove from the old oil seal. But a flanged oil seal is installed on my crankshaft which includes the wheel for the rpm sensor. Since the wheel is made of hard material, I'm afraid it won't enter the sleeve or push it, or crumple it. Do you have experience in mounting on shafts that have the rpm sensor in that position?
Glad you liked the video. Sorry, but my experience/expertise is with classic fords so I have not had to deal with any crank sensors.
Do you have reason to believe that new crankshaft rear main gland is undersize requiring the sleeve?
They are not undersized, but they are also not hardened steel. a grove will form in the crank and cause leaks. I suggest you use one all the time not because of an undersize issue or anything like that but rather because it has been proven to work way better. I have seen accounts from lots of builders that use them on every build. rear mains have a tendency to weep even with new components all the way around and this solves that issue
Is it a stock crank from a 351
no in order to add the extra stroke needed to increase the displacement you need to uses a crank with more swing. I am using a specific 393 crank.
You cleaned the outside of the crankshaft, but not the inside of the sleeve. Any reason?
no good reason 😁 The crank was a "used" part so making sure there was no oil or other contaminants on it was critical and why I talked about it on the video. The sleeve being a new part in a sealed package was clean and probably did not to be cleaned however it would have been simple enough to clean it and I probably should have been done just in case there was contamination. To be completely honest I installed the sleeve only for the purpose of the video as it was not actually going into a motor.
Do you know of any mechanics in the Los Angeles area who do this repair? My rav4 has a scratch on the crankshaft and no one has experience with repair sleeves. I’ve been told I need a new engine.
Start by going to the auto parts store and see if a repair sleeve is available for your application. If not there is nothing you can do. If one is available any competent mechanic should be able to do the repair but I do not have any recommendations for your area as I do not live anywhere near there.
A Bic lighter would pop that sleeve off. Retired machinist
thanks for th tip