Subject: Re: Eldo Fork Seals
Author: Paul Linn
Date: Apr 21, 2002, 3:04 PM
Post ID: 1710108472
Jack,
Check the drain screws on each fork leg. I found mine has started a leak
there at one time and sprayed me and the tank with fluid.
Paul
73 Eldo project
76 T3 basket
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Lundberg" <jack-@aol.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: Eldo Fork Seals
| Need an opinion from the list. The trusty Eldo started throwing ATF all |
| me and the front on the gas tank. Looks like fork seals are shot. I now have the forks apart and am awaiting Monday, AM, the left coast so I can order parts. Reading Guzziology (page 20-6), I see that the early bikes (Ambassador, Eldo w/drum brakes) still use seals designed primarily for rotating applications. Therefore, is it desirable to stack two seals in |
| leg? Also, where else could fork oil escape? I'll replace the O-rings on the |
| caps. The fork tubes look to be in perfect shape w/no imperfections in |
| chrome. Your input is appreciated as I don't want to do this job again |
| long time. Separate Heartburn - I got the new clutch in my Ambassador and got her running. Thanks to those on the list who helped me diagnose lack of spark |
| the R-H jug as improperly connected tach wire at the coil. My joy was |
| lived when I discovered the rear main seal is leaking like a sieve. I |
| run the bike for probably 6 months prior to disassembly. Had I done so, I would have seen the leak and fixed it while the engine was laying on the bench. Now I get to take it all apart again. Temporarily I shoved it to |
| back of the garage, put an aluminum tray under the engine, and told it to wait it's turn. I HATE it when the problems are something I should have |
| coming. Story of my life. Jack Lundberg Colorado Springs, CO '72 Ambassador, '73 Eldo, '86 LeMans 1000, |
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