My 52 Chevrolet 3800 is leaking gear oil from the differential oil seal retainer. The old seal was worn out for sure. I have a new seal coming in tomorrow. There is a felt like item about 1/2" thick behind the seal in the retainer which seems to be in good shape. I should have paid more attention to the location of the old oil seal as far as the depth that the seal is in when installed. Does the seal when installed stay flush/even with the edge of the opening in the retainer it is pressed into?
Thanks in advance. Jim
