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| | | | Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 236 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 236 | Ok so I confess, that when the rear was rebuilt and after it was all reassembled and painted someone looked around and thought I wonder what these are for. Like a Big Dummy I forgot to install the oil slingers. The bearings and seals were by Timken I believe, need to look at the receipt. What are the chances this is going to cause a big problem down the road literally. This is one of the reasons I need a test drive, I really don't want oil soaked rear brakes! Has anyone ever done this and how did it work out. If I need to disassemble and install the slingers can the bearings and seals be saved? I don't believe Timken makes these anymore.
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Shade Baby | | | | | Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 236 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 236 | Ok, I am removing the axels and installing the oil singers. The brakes need to be bleed anyway. Better safe than sorry.
Shade Baby | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,778 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: 5,778 | Good choice. Everything with a purpose and yes, better safe than sorry. 
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,755 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,755 | Since the bearings and seals are in the housing, not on the axle itself, removing and reinstalling the axles shouldn't damage anything. Just be careful not to drag the axle shaft over the seal lip.
Jerry
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