Scott Gearbox/clutch diagram,help?

[Norman Nippy]

Hi all,im in the process of ordering a new clutch assy from Gill,
what i would like to know in advance of the rebuild is where do the felt oil seals go? does the one sit in the inside(facing the gearbox)of the clutch centre nut?

Is there a diagram or someone who could draw one showing how all the parts fit back together?

I know how to put the rest back,just want to make sure the seals are in the right place.

Ive bought a complete set of chains from Sprockets unlimited,
ive bought three Iwiss german made chains,the mag chain with a bit more side clearance to account for the misalignment which always occurs(was reccomended by another Scott owner to them) and a chain extractor all for around £75 which i thought was good value.

Also,where can i get hold of some Morris A.G 140 Gearbox oil?

Keep Scotting,

Dan

[malcwebb]

Hi Dan
Plesed to see that you are still plugging away with that unique Scott of yours. Glad you found my recomendation for Sprockets Unlimited useful –
although it did bring me a “support our regular suppliers” slap on the wrist from someone who hadn’t exactly rushed to your aid previously!
The felt seals do indeed fit inside the lip of the centre nut facing the box,
well that’s the way I put ’em in anyway!
At the stage you are at now, you could consider alternative solutions – various people have used modern seals instead – hopefully someone will give you the info. Roger Moss has certainly gone this route.
Your query about Morris Gearbox oil – this is one heavyweight oil! Can I suggest you consider semi-fluid grease: when cold this is a grease, when
warm it turns into heavy oil. This is a well kept industrial seccret that has been around for years – nowadays a lot of poeple use it for leaky old steering boxes and gearboxes.
Every company makes it – including Morris, but most bike and car shops deny that such a thing exists. I have used it in 3 bike boxes and the reduction gear for my Pilgrim pump for some years with no troubles.
I get mine, by post, from Vintage and Sports Car Services at Chard
tel: 0146066434, they list it as Castrol Spheerol semi-fluid grease.
Hope this helps

Malcolm

[Eddie Shermer]

Hi Dan,
Have you thought of upgrading the clutch release mechanism at the same time as replacing the seal. I am at present in the process of making a mechanism to Rogers design for my gearbox. This includes a modern seal. It does require a small amount of machining to the end of the gearbox to give room for the seal to fit in. If you need any info on how this can be done email me.
Eddie

[Jeff Reed]

Hello Norman, you might try Titch Allen’s tip and melt about an inch of candle wax and add this to your gearbox oil, he reckons that this cures gearbox oil leaks, haven’t tried it myself but maybe someone has? Jeff Reed.

[Norman Nippy]

im having a right struggle shortening the chains,
they seem to have a stepped pin on them and it is making it very difficult to seperate andf refit links.

ive managed to do the primary chain with some brute force and help from my dad but im sure there must be a better way.

Any ideas?

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