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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 23 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 23 | I am trying to figure out if there is a difference in the size of the gasket between a 1 ton and my a ton and a half. If there is can someone please tell me where i can find one for my truck. Thanks
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,002 | Consider using a compound designed to replace gaskets, made by Permatex and called "The Right Stuff". This is not silicone but a rubber type material. It comes in pressure can and also in a tube designed for your household caulking gun. It is a little pricey ($20 for the tube) but you get multiple uses from it. I have used it on the differential cover and rear axle cover on my '50 Chevy COE and on the oil pan on my Diamond T. It is so easy to use with the caulking gun and so far no drips or even seepage. I was told by the truck parts store that made me aware of it, that it is OEM on certain Caterpillar oil pans. The directions say that you can put the vehicle immediately into service after mounting the part. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,061 | Hy Bubba the Emt, please remember to tell us what year of truck you are asking about in your posts, that way we don't have to go and check your profile to find out what you're asking about. Fel-Pro numbers for the cover gaskets are, for single speed rear end RDS 4062, for two speed rear end RDS 5050, and they are not the same as one ton gaskets, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 23 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 23 | Sorry about that. My mistake and yeah it does help now im trying to figure out if I have a single or two speed axle.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 42 | I have a 1946 1 1/2 ton and was able to get one finally from NAPA after the second try, Maybe your local store will be better. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | Depending on the year model, a 2-speed axle will have an electric motor or a vacuum diaphragm near the pinion flange, where the driveshaft attaches to the rear end.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 719 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 719 | I had a heck of a time finding a compatible gasket for mine, and it wouldn't stop leaking w/o gasket sealer. I finaly gave up and used the previously mentioned "right stuff" with no gasket. Haven't lost a drop since!
Now my transmission is another issue,... :P
1956 GMC 370 dump " 'Tater "1970 VW Volksrod "the Black Bomber" 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, 2005 Harley Davidson FLHTCUI I dig all cars, old and new, whether they were hammered out of American iron, German steel, or Japanese tin cans. Being unable to appreciate them all is missing out on a world of great things.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 23 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 23 | Guess I have a single speed cause theres no motor or visible vacuum line.Thanks for the helpful tip HOTROD.. THank you LIghtholders DAD the RIGHT STUFF WORKS AWESOME!!!!!
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Wow -- Could have used that stuff last fall... looks like neat stuff. For anyone else interested, here's the Permatex web site for "The Right Stuff" Thanks for the tip, lightholder's dad! John
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