Subject: Re: Eldo Fork Seals

Author: Paul Linn

Date: Apr 21, 2002, 3:04 PM

Post ID: 1710108472

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,