I have the engine from my 28 in a local shop and the shop is wondering about gaskets. I ordered a set from egge and the shop is wondering if there should be a rear main seal as well as a gasket for the rear cover that bolts to the back of the block. If anyone has pictures of a tear down or reassembly or advice I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Joe
Hi Joe & welcome to this forum.
As I stated in an email I am not familiar with the Maxwell Q engine. I would think that as far as a rear seal is concerned. If there was one this item may not be packaged in the engine kit and it might need to be ordered separately. I checked the master parts list and did not find a reference to a rear bearing oil seal however I did find a reference to this part for the model U through PD. <Group 9D page 122>
I hope someone else will be able to be more help.
Chet...
The DBC web site has a copy of the DYKES Auto Manual on line in there public info section . This would probably have the info . keep us posted .
Quote from: Articifer Tom on June 11, 2017, 03:01:50 PM
The DBC web site has a copy of the DYKES Auto Manual on line in there public info section . This would probably have the info . keep us posted .
Here is a link to download this 900+ page pdf file (copyright 1920):
http://www.dodgebrothersclub.org/Dykes_Automobile_and_Gasoline_Engine_En.pdf (http://www.dodgebrothersclub.org/Dykes_Automobile_and_Gasoline_Engine_En.pdf)
When I brought my gasket kit from swansons gaskets. I recieved a kit that had missing gaskets that suited my engjne (28 Q). So after paying in my view top dollar for very little gaskets, I emailed swansons and he gave me the missing gaskets that were listed under a 29u kit.
Now I believe the rear main is just a rope seal. Regarding rear bearing housing (bell housing to block) I was just going to make my own out of. 4mm paper.
Ian