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Axel boot leaking

FM Former Member
Well, I just got my Beck back from getting all tuned up. The carbs were a mess as well as valve and rocker shaft settings. Also, Stock fuel pump was putting out between 6-8 lbs of pressure. Absolutely runs great.

Now my new problelm. Got home and went to go for a ride and left running and walked back into garage. Huge puddle of oil on floor. Turns out pass. side inside axel boot was split. The shift linkage pushes up against the boot. I assume that it wore the boot out. Lucky it happened just as I was leaving or bigger problem. I am worried that the new boot will wear out because of the shift linkage pushing up against the boot. Is there a solution? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
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FM Former Member
Well, I just got my Beck back from getting all tuned up. The carbs were a mess as well as valve and rocker shaft settings. Also, Stock fuel pump was putting out between 6-8 lbs of pressure. Absolutely runs great.

Now my new problelm. Got home and went to go for a ride and left running and walked back into garage. Huge puddle of oil on floor. Turns out pass. side inside axel boot was split. The shift linkage pushes up against the boot. I assume that it wore the boot out. Lucky it happened just as I was leaving or bigger problem. I am worried that the new boot will wear out because of the shift linkage pushing up against the boot. Is there a solution? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
LeonChuppLeonChupp
Mike.......Most Spyders have swing axle trannys with only a boot at each side cover......With the car on the ground and "leveled out", the shift linkage should just clear the boot.....If it does not, then you may have to re shape that section of shift rod, or live with the problem....It's not hard to change boots if you use the split type.....Just keep the split seam UP, and do not go ape on the screws......Sorry I have no other suggestions....
FM Former Member
Leon,
Although the axle boot is just rubbing on the shifter, there was no sign of rubbing. The boot just split. All fixed and running well. I am going to carry a spare. I panicked when all that oil came out. I thought that I had blown an axle seal. I now know that there is always oil in the boot.

Thanks for your insight.
Mike
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