Reply To: 1965 Fastwin gear case re-seal

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Since the shift shaft bushing is threaded now, a short piece of threaded rod can be screwed into it and a steel plate with a hole in the middle can be placed over the top of the housing followed by a nut which is then wound down the end of the rod sticking out of the plate. Tightening the nut against the plate should draw the bushing out. A replacement bushing may be needed after doing this. Another way is to jam two nuts together on a piece of 1/4″ threaded rod and grind them down to 5/16″ diameter and stick the rod thru the bushing from the bottom. A plate and another nut will then be used to try and draw it out from the top.

In all cases, heat might be needed to help loosen any corrosion or old sealer holding the seals in place. A small pin punch can be sharpened to a 45° angle to help get the seals loose once the main body of them has been removed or if they get torn.