rear main...

[yyc_tbird_sc]

Just wondering what you guys think. I'm working on putting a new clutch into my ranger, and after a few days of being down I thought I was going to be able to get it done tonight. WRONG!!! I was given the wrong clutch master cylinder....so I just started replacing seals and everything else that needed to be done.

When I opened up the rear main seal box, I noticed that it was a speedy-sleeve version. I'm not a big fan of these things, and there is no real need for it as there is not enough wear on the crank to warrant it. What do you think? Should I just use it, and not think about it? I've never used one before, how is the sleeve secured to the crank, just RTV?

[jpthing]

I wouldn't use the sleeve if it's not needed. I'm pretty sure brand-name speedi sleeves generally use the same seal as without the sleeve but some of the other similar products are thicker and use a special seal with a lager opening. Generally they are just an interferance fit.

[hps4evr]

find the proper seal. speedy sleeves are used for one thing only, and thats for grooved or damaged sealing surfaces.

[yyc_tbird_sc]

Kinda what I thought...like I said, there was not obvious signs of wear on the crank. I took it back today, and a new one should be in my hands tomorrow. Kind of a squirt off as the truck has been on stands since Sunday evening for a clutch job....oh well, it looks like saturday should be a good day to work in the garage....