Re: (ET) Leaking E20

["Clean Power Supply" <cleanpower att net>]

 Actually,the early models with the round pucks in the brakes (which is 
what I believe Chris has) had provisions in the hub for a set screw to 
lock it to the shaft. The brake caliper was free to float back and forth. 
The hub,by the way,is steel not aluminum. The disc is attached to the hub 
by 3 small bolts.If you take out those bolts you can get on the hub itself 
with a puller,thereby avoiding the possibility of a bent disc.
 The later brakes with the riveted pads had the free floating disc and the 
fixed caliper assembly.The disc was a bit smaller and riveted to the (also 
steel) hub.
 Hope this is beneficial.
 Harold Zimmerman
 Clean Power Supply
 Elec-Trak Parts
 Ephrata PA 
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          Yes the caliper and the rotor must slide freely for effective  
long lasting brake performance.The rotor hub is aluminum, so alternating  
applications of propane torch heat and the penetrant of your choice will  
resolve that issue.

          Of course after doing that, another shaft seal will be in  
order. :)

Also, note that the trans axle won't leak if there isn't enough oil in  
it, just like a Detroit Dieselor a radial aircraft engine. <G>


RJ

Christopher Zach wrote:
> RJ Kanary wrote:
>>         Probably not. What's done is done. Time to get better 
>> acquainted with your Fearless Peerless  It's not rocket science, 
>> but here are several ways to cause yourself pain ,agony and expense 
>> during tear down.
>
> Well, what I'll probably do is get another transmission, mount it, 
> then replace this one. In the meantime I loosened then tightened the 
> motor, and the belts went from a finger-width of deflection to "not