My 3100 does not have dust caps on the front wheel bearings. The sources I check out all have ones too small. Some measure them 'i.d' or even 'o.d'. 2" o.d. is not quite big enough. Does anyone know the actual O.D, or know of a source? They don't need to be new. Thanks!
If that year range is correct, it shouldn't be too hard to find them at any parts store.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
I run a Mr. Gasket 2486 2.180 inch . It fits snug and works well. Had them both in my stock front end hubs as well as the aftermarket aluminum ones I now run. Same cap fit both. Do a search on google they are all over. It is a different style than the stock dust cap.
found a 4 back on ebay same prices and most folks 2 pack.
Cut the bottom 2 inches off a standard size soft drink or beer can. It will be a snug slip fit over the snout of the hub. At least until you find the right size caps it will keep dust out of the bearings temporarily. Jerry
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I had a hard time finding something that fit just right. Ended up “peening/staking” with a punch on the ID to snug up some caps that were slightly loose.
also break out your calipers and find out what your actual size is. if the hubs have ever had a bearing go south or other items then you size may need to be adjusted for your search. Measure the hub itself. then you can be diligent in your search for dust caps. Trailer sites also have plenty of sizes as well to meet you needs.
