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I am aware of the Dave Comeau, and others, clutch rod oil seal; a good idea as it prevents (retards?) gear lube from gettiing to the clutch basket.
BUT
What about oil entering the primary from the the drive side of the sleeve gear? Can that be avoided by using a shielded bearing in the clutch basket? I would think that oil would favor the sleeve gear exit over the clutch rod exit given all the action in the main gear case. I was thinking about seating the outer bushing in the sleeve gear down about 1/4" then having a groove machined in the ID of the sleeve gear so that an "O" ring could be fitted.
Any thoughts?
RS
BUT
What about oil entering the primary from the the drive side of the sleeve gear? Can that be avoided by using a shielded bearing in the clutch basket? I would think that oil would favor the sleeve gear exit over the clutch rod exit given all the action in the main gear case. I was thinking about seating the outer bushing in the sleeve gear down about 1/4" then having a groove machined in the ID of the sleeve gear so that an "O" ring could be fitted.
Any thoughts?
RS