can't get teflon direct drum rings to seal

[77 cruiser]

What do I have to do, I loaded em with oil blow right up past the bushing. Should it matter how much pressure I'm using, about 45 lbs.???? If this doesn't work I'll go back & try the iron ones.

BTW the rings are white with red specks.


Jim

 

[Otto J]

Did you replace both bushings?
Also sometime when first installed you need to apply alot of pressure if you want to hear a tight seal. Use all the air pressure you have just make sure there are clutches in the drum first, Once installed and run heat helps them expand into place also

 

[chris718]

theory has it that they seal when the drum spins.pack them with transjel or vaseline and try it.it should seal with anywhere between 90 and 235 psi which is what your pump will produce between min and max tv

 

[77 cruiser]

Thanks I'll up the press. maybe warm a little & try again.

Jim

 

[77 cruiser]

More press. worked better just a bit of leakage out of the Rev passage.

Jim