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| | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 | Is any kind of sealant used between the seal and the axle housing? 1959 task force truck 3:90 rear gear.
Tommy
59 apache 1/2t
261 short stepside
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 |
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Tommy
59 apache 1/2t
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Well, the OD is a light press fit to begin with. I would probably use permatex "high tack" or "ultra black". Light coat, only needed if housing is nicked or gouged. Fills in. If they are tapped in straight and not deformed, they don't leak on the OD. Be sure to grease the rubber lip and the axle........ and don't carry any dirt onto the lip from a dirty axle.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 | Yes i have the Ultra Black and that is what I was planning to use. Just was wondering what others might use. Thanks for the answer.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | A press fit leaves no space for anything if the bore is nick free. Sealer would be for the possible gouges and a feel good notion.  I do it too.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Most new seals have a coating on them. Its still a good idea to put a little RTV around the edge. It also helps the seal go in without binding.
George
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | That is true George. The coating is put on by the seal maker to "fill" any nicks/voids.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
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