3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
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TKMJ wrote:
snip...... Oil started leaking out of the crank bearing and seal. I have less then two hours on the engine. I'm using 5W50 synthetic as recomended by the manufacturer. I will try 30 weight standard oil tomorrow to see it the synthetic is too thin. If it still leaks and it probally will, I will have to get another bearing and seal.
Ken,
Before you replace the bearing and seal, try some AT-205 reseal which is sold by ATP (Automotive Transmission Parts). It can be used in engines, transmissions, power steering and other oil lubricated devices to rejuvinate the seals and gaskets.
This stuff is expensive but it really works! Bottles I bought were about $17 each as I recall. Used it in the engine and automatic transmission of an old station wagon we had that leaked for years. After a few weeks, leaks from both were stopped completely! This stuff is fantastic and really works!
Originally I was hesitant to buy it because of the $17 per bottle price but the sales guy I bought it from said that automatic transmission shops buy it by the gallons so it must work. Yes, it did work great for me in not one but two devices (engine & transmission).
After about 2 years, we sold the station wagon so I don't know how long it will last but it did stop all leaks for two years. I did add a bottle with about every other engine oil change and never changed the transmission oil in that period.
BTW, my local NAPA did not sell it. I had to call different auto parts stores to find it.
Skyzoomer
