Posted by Chris Case [75.36.44.130] on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 08:18:06 :
In Reply to: Pinion update posted by Nick [99.100.212.49] on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 01:31:14 :
There should be a leather seal inside the felt. It will need to swell a bit with oil before it seals. And they usually do seep some, but not drip.
Leather is more abrasive, hence the worn yokes. I prefer modern materials.