I finally managed to get the cork seal into the retainer, what a PITA. My fingers are now crossed hoping for only a tiny leak!
Jackie
The retainer oil seal should fit into the retainer cap without jamming it in.
The inside dimension of the oil seal is the most important.
That is where the seal makes contacts with the torque tube housing.
If you slide just the seal onto the torque tube housing and it is loose, you might not have correct size seal.
The I.D. of the seal should be the same as the O.D. of the torque tube housing.
You should also polish up the torque tube housing with emery cloth where the oil seal makes contact.
Check:
1929-1957 Chevrolet Master Parts & Accessories Catalog
Group # 5.469, Packing - Seal, Propeller and Pinion, Seal, oil, torque tube Dimensions
