Distributor Oil Seal

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#1 Distributor Oil Seal

Post by ALAN COCHRANE » Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:21 pm

Hi Everyone

Can anyone tell me the correct part number for the DMBZ6 oil seal that sits between the shaft and the engine block. The part I ordered from SNG had the number 418723 but clearly is not the right one.

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Alan
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#2 Re: Distributor Oil Seal

Post by E-by'eck » Tue Jan 09, 2018 8:39 pm

Might be worth trying Martin at Distributor Doctor Alan....did a great job renovating mine

http://www.distributordoctor.com/contact.php

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#3 Re: Distributor Oil Seal

Post by abowie » Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:07 pm

If it's the square section cork seal, these often need a fair bit of fettling to get them to fit. I tend to use some sandpaper.

If yours has an o ring on the distributor shaft the best thing to do would be to go to a hydraulic seal/bearing supplier and match what you have.
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#4 Re: Distributor Oil Seal

Post by abowie » Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:07 pm

Andrew.
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#5 Re: Distributor Oil Seal

Post by ALAN COCHRANE » Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:06 pm

Andrew

Thanks for the info. I've already got the first seal-418723 and as you've said-"not right at all". The cork seal seems to be the one I'm after. The existing seal appears to be cork heavily impregnated with oil.

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