Simplicity 6216 PTO leak

[tdenstedt]

Hello, a year ago I changed the PTO seal on the 16HP Briggs, wasn't long after it was leaking again, Ebay has Sterns and Briggs brands, is there one better then the other? Any tips on getting it to stop leaking? Lucas oil?

 

[Rivets]

The brand of seal really makes no difference, how it is installed makes a big difference. I suspect that when you installed the seal a year ago, you cut the seal. You must make sure that the shaft is extremely clean and smooth. One spot of corrosion can produce a tiny cut, which will cause the seal to fail. Clean the shaft and lube it with grease, so the seal will slide easily. When you set it, make sure the you stop when it is 1/16" below the housing rim.