I think that year had a neoprene shaft seal in the front, which was a real improvement. I would remove the front retainer and put a new seal in. Getting tranny fluid on the clutch is really nasty.

Edit:*** I thought your post said 1958. A 1950 would not have the seal in the front.

Last edited by truckernix; 11/25/2011 2:57 AM.
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