a fairground life(Green machine)

"R" and I returned to fit the new shaft seal to the Miami. The old seal was removed without a problem. On close inspection I could see no visible damage to the seal lips or the motor shaft. To be honest I think this is a futile effort, but I've got to try. So I put in another new seal. This time I positioned it slightly further from the cap face, about 8mm behind the original position. This would mean the seal was running on a new spot on the shaft and also give it room to move forward slightly if forced. I don't know if it will make any difference, but is must be worth a try.

The showers came on and off and after 50 mins the job was done.

Went and made enquiries at a local "bio diesel" manufacturer to see if there was any cost savings to be had. If there is a justifiable saving I might go Green. It would have to be cheaper though to justify the extra work involved as they don't deliver. There may also be cold starting issues during the winter. Making your own seems the only real cheap way, but who has the time to do that and play shows? This might be the only option though with the continuing fuel price increases.