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| | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 51 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 51 | Got my 37 1 1/2 ton out for the first time this spring [fired right up!] and noticed that my rear axle seal had leaked a bit over the winter on the right side. Is it possible to remove the seal and run a bead of silicone on it and put it back in. As I remember that seal was a felt type deal with metal on the outside. If I need to get a new seal, who would have one? Thanks for your help in advance! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | I just got two new ones today for my '48 1 1/2 ton from Carquest. They actually had them in stock. I think it's the same rearend they used for many years. What you may have to do is take your old one out and find the part number on it and see if a parts guy can cross reference it to a modern number or measure it up and find a match to it.
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Scott | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If you are refering to the axle flange gasket its probably available. You can put silicone sealer on it instead.
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: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | clarification please, if it's the outer seal axle to hub I agree with wrenchbender if it's inner seal hub to axle housing replace it.now that I've come down firmly on both sides perhaps a career in politics is next. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 51 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 51 | It is that outer axle flange seal and I will give it the silicone treatment. Next winter when I get around to relining the brakes I will replace with new seals. Thanks everyone- Get out and enjoy the Big Bolts! | | |
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