Hey Bolters,

The pinion oil seal was leaking on my '55 first series 1 ton, so I'm in the process of replacing it. I found the proper oil seal, but the manual calls for packing to be placed inside before the seal is pressed in. I've called everywhere in town and no one carries rope seal anymore, except napa and they want $40 for three feet of it. I would prefer to avoid that since I only need about six inches. Any advice?

Thanks Bolters.

- Daniel