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wibilly · 05-08-2006, 10:52 PM

went to napa today for a speedy sleve for my pinion yoke on a eaton ho52 and was quoted $42 and some change. anybody have a better source? i was gonna check with MN bearing but they were closed by time i got there

72armyswbtruck · 05-09-2006, 12:25 AM

Just curious but what the heck is a speedy sleve? and where/what does it do or is it located at?

jimfulco · 05-09-2006, 02:04 AM

It's a thin metal sleeve that is tapped over a used balancer hub or pinion yoke that has a groove where the seal rubbed on it for a long time. It restores a seal-worthy surface to an expensive part that otherwise would have to be replaced.

72armyswbtruck · 05-09-2006, 03:14 AM

Cool, so it's basically a sleeve or insert, Thanks for the info, BTW Good Luck on your fix

mrein3 · 05-09-2006, 08:01 AM

I have never heard it called a "speedy sleeve" but I have installed many of them on the harmonic balancer on many small block Chevys.

powell72 · 05-09-2006, 05:39 PM

Speedy sleeves aren't cheap, but $42 does sound a little high.

wibilly · 05-09-2006, 07:11 PM

mrein3 what do you call them ? i beleave speedy sleave is a manufacturer kinda like cresent for an ajustable wrench, or chanel locks for water pump pliers

Fred T · 05-09-2006, 07:17 PM

Another name is redi-sleeve. And that price is the going rate, I was quoted $38 2 years ago. I would guess they quit making them, since the last year for the ho52 was 72.

Sweet72 · 05-09-2006, 07:28 PM

I think speedi sleeve is a chicago rawhide brand. Never used one, but I've heard they'll restore the surface and get rid of those pesky drips. They say that you install using loc tite to hold it in place.

ClemsonChevy · 05-09-2006, 10:01 PM

Here at Advance where I work, there called Redi sleeve's. I'll check on a price from us tommorrow when I work.

mrein3 · 05-10-2006, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibilly

mrein3 what do you call them ? i beleave speedy sleave is a manufacturer kinda like cresent for an ajustable wrench, or chanel locks for water pump pliers

To be honest, the last time I bought one I went to a parts counter where a knowledgable guy I know works. I asked for,
"one of those deals you whack over the hub of the engine balancer so my oil seal won't leak"
He knew what I was talking about and went in the back and grabbed me one.

Oh, and I like to stick the part in the freezer for a while before I whack it on there.

I've never put one on a rear end however. I've only used them on the front of a small block Chevy engine.

1969 GMC · 05-10-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred T

Another name is redi-sleeve. And that price is the going rate, I was quoted $38 2 years ago. I would guess they quit making them, since the last year for the ho52 was 72.

I'm pretty sure they just manufacture those by size, not specific application, and then catalog them. They are pretty costly for any big size. My dad had to put one on the spindle of a 14 bolt for a 1 ton at work, and it was huge. Don't know how much it cost, though.

wibilly · 05-10-2006, 09:12 PM

size rather than application is why i thought i'd try the bearing house before i shelled out the money at napa where they list everything by application

ClemsonChevy · 05-10-2006, 10:51 PM

Advance carries it by the brand BCA/National. Our price was 45.88 for the H052.

05-08-2006, 10:52 PM	#1
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	speedy sleve went to napa today for a speedy sleve for my pinion yoke on a eaton ho52 and was quoted $42 and some change. anybody have a better source? i was gonna check with MN bearing but they were closed by time i got there __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

05-09-2006, 12:25 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: speedy sleve Just curious but what the heck is a speedy sleve? and where/what does it do or is it located at? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-09-2006, 02:04 AM	#3
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: speedy sleve It's a thin metal sleeve that is tapped over a used balancer hub or pinion yoke that has a groove where the seal rubbed on it for a long time. It restores a seal-worthy surface to an expensive part that otherwise would have to be replaced.

05-09-2006, 03:14 AM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: speedy sleve Cool, so it's basically a sleeve or insert, Thanks for the info, BTW Good Luck on your fix __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-09-2006, 08:01 AM	#5
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: speedy sleve I have never heard it called a "speedy sleeve" but I have installed many of them on the harmonic balancer on many small block Chevys. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

05-09-2006, 05:39 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: speedy sleve Speedy sleeves aren't cheap, but $42 does sound a little high. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-09-2006, 07:11 PM	#7
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: speedy sleve mrein3 what do you call them ? i beleave speedy sleave is a manufacturer kinda like cresent for an ajustable wrench, or chanel locks for water pump pliers __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

05-09-2006, 07:17 PM	#8
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: speedy sleve Another name is redi-sleeve. And that price is the going rate, I was quoted $38 2 years ago. I would guess they quit making them, since the last year for the ho52 was 72. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

05-09-2006, 07:28 PM	#9
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: speedy sleve I think speedi sleeve is a chicago rawhide brand. Never used one, but I've heard they'll restore the surface and get rid of those pesky drips. They say that you install using loc tite to hold it in place. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction. Last edited by Sweet72; 05-09-2006 at 07:29 PM.

05-09-2006, 10:01 PM	#10
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	Re: speedy sleve Here at Advance where I work, there called Redi sleeve's. I'll check on a price from us tommorrow when I work. __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside

05-10-2006, 09:12 PM	#13
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: speedy sleve size rather than application is why i thought i'd try the bearing house before i shelled out the money at napa where they list everything by application __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

05-10-2006, 10:51 PM	#14
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	Re: speedy sleve Advance carries it by the brand BCA/National. Our price was 45.88 for the H052. __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside



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