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Fork leaking oil - any tips?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:04 pm
by Geoff K
Hi,
1960 Redditch 350 Bullet
I have rebuilt the front legs of my Bullet and there is an oil leak coming from the bottom stud - the one that is a tight fit into the bottom of the fork (see photo). Is there a recommended way to tighten these and make them leak proof? Or do you apply some sealing compound?
Many thanks.
Re: Fork leaking oil - any tips?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:34 pm
by papasmurf
The wheel spindle looks too small.
Re: Fork leaking oil - any tips?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:43 pm
by Geoff K
No I think the spindle is the right size - the photo is a bit deceptive.
Re: Fork leaking oil - any tips?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:45 pm
by Daiwiskers
You mean the one holding the mudguard stay?
Or the one for the fork cap either way the fix will be the same
Too fit either one a double nut will work for both fitting and removal
You could use some hylomar on the stud thread I wouldn't use anything stronger like threadlock as the stud looks like steel into aluminium
The hylomar will seal the thread hold the stud in place and help stop further corrosion
Others will have different opinions Dai
Re: Fork leaking oil - any tips?
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 3:38 pm
by Geoff K
Thanks Dai, it's the one for the fork cap. Hylomar on the (fork internal) thread will entail complete disassembly of the fork, so I will try the double-nut method first. Don't know why I didn't think of that myself (Doh!). Actually I assembled the fork a few months ago and can't remember if I used the double nut tightening or not. It might be too late now as all the fork internals will probably rotate inside the housing; in which case I will have to take it all apart anyway
