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| | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 | This post was originally posted by " Captain Hook" and I accidentally deleted it when I meant to move it to a new thread. My bad. It's a learning curve.  I like the brake issue update plans sounds great i am restoring my 52 coe with the orignal brake system so far i have all the new parts to make it work have problrm with the front wheel grease seals has anyone come up with a seal that replaces the old leather one with the metal washer that is supposed to keep the grease inside the hub ? thks retired tow truck guy
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When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,990 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,990 | I am currently re-assembling the front end of my '57 2 ton. I also wanted to use a modern wheel bearing seal, with dimensions in hand I researched the various bearing and seal sites, I also used the original factory part number to cross reference. I came up with several cross-reference P/N's and I also was able to find seals by dimension. I ordered 2 from my local independent parts store, they showed only one available, so I tried it. The rubber lip is way too tight on the "shaft", the outer steel dimensions are close but I didn't try to install it 'cuz it seems too big. I ended up ordering 2 original P/N felt style seals from Old Car Parts North West, waiting for them to arrive.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 1 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 1 | hey thanks for the info i am in the swing of doing exactly what you did have not got to the parts store yet but if a guy can get replacements thats the way to go i will give those folks at old car a call thank you very much for the lead am new to the site you guys are sure a lot of help !!!!! by the way have you heard of anyone that has changed a coe updraft fuel carb to a fuel injection set up of any type just thinking thks capt.H | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,962 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,962 | Captain Hook, Just a suggestion, but maybe ask "anyone that has changed a coe updraft fuel carb to a fuel injection set up of any type just thinking thks capt.H" in the The HiPo Shop. You will most likely get more answers there as it falls into that forum better than in "Big Bolts". BTW - Glad you were able to pop back in. Looking forward to more questions and conversations! While your posting, don't forget to introduce yourself and your truck in The Welcome Centre 
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