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09-24-2020, 08:28 PM | #1 |
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Re: Question about axle seal surface problem
Thanks, I'll check it out if this latest seal doesn't.
I really don't see how one of these would accept the stock seal though. The diameter will be bigger and the seal will not be running as designed. Also, I don't have an accurate micrometer and anyway, would they have that EXACT size? On the video the guy mentions "filing" the surface. Really? Filing a seal surface? How would you keep it perfectly round and at the correct depth. This might be beyond my backyard mechanical skills. -BA
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09-25-2020, 10:44 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Question about axle seal surface problem
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The sleeve is very thin stainless steel that I believe it is about .010 thick. Most seals used in vehicles won't have a problem with that much over size. I have used them to fix several harmonic balancers that were grooved and leaking. Similar to the repair you need. You can also repair the surface where a bearing has seized and gauled the shaft. In those cases you would file the surface as best as possible and installed the sleeve before replacing the bearing. This is an emergency type repair. Although when I had the rear end on my Burban gone through they found one axle that had one installed under the bearing. I replaced that axle These type of sleeves have been around for many decades are are used mostly in industrial applications they come in literally thousands of sizes from just under 1/2" to I believe 8 inches. So measuring with a micrometer would be important but the automotive parts industry now has these listed by application so you shouldn't have to have a micrometer to get the correct size. https://www.napaonline.com/en/search...onEnabled=true
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09-28-2020, 12:02 AM | #3 |
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Re: Question about axle seal surface problem
Thanks HO455. What I did was install the seal slightly indented so that hopefully the seal will ride a few thousandths off of where it didn't seal before. There was slight friction against the bearing but so far so good.
After reading links found by following Bimus's suggestion and your info, I will definitely go that route if it still leaks. Thanks again. -BA
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09-28-2020, 09:13 PM | #4 |
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Re: Question about axle seal surface problem
You are welcome and best of luck.
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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 |
09-30-2020, 07:12 PM | #5 |
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Re: Question about axle seal surface problem
Speedi sleeve and get rid of that crap CR seal and get a National or Timken 51098 if memory serves. ALSO !! check the vent on the axle tube and make sure it is not plugged up
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