| Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | What did the bearings and races look like when you inspected them?
One does have to allow for thread slop when tightening the outside nut, try backing off the inner nut one flat to allow for this.
Also depends on how tight the new seal is, sometimes have to adjust w/o seal in place, record setting, then install seal.
Hopefully you were able to get the correct size axle socket, or make one, using a chisel is so 'redneck.'
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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