[SEL] OT - Oversized seals

[bill at antique-engines.com]

Hey, Joe - how's the vent on that axle? If it's plugged, even good seals
might leak.
Can you put a new seal over the axle and see how snug it fits?
Doe these seals have the wire spring in them pushing the seal lip against
the axle?
This may be stupid, and don't take me wrong 'cuz I know you ain't dumb,
but is it possible that your case is a bit too full?

Bill

> Hi List,
>
> Does anyone have any idea where I might be able to obtain
> oversized axle seals for my truck ?
>
> 1972 Ford - F-250 4x4.
>
> The seal surfaces don't seem to be worn any more than normal - and -
> don't seem
> so bad they should leak but stock seals just don't do the job.
>
> It's a problem I've had for years and I'm getting quite tired of always
> trying to find a level area to park in and always cleaning my brakes
> before
> going to shows.
>
> Lately I've been applying grease to the seal surfaces before installing
> the drums.
> It seems to help some but not a cure.
>
> Joe "Pip" Betz said that.
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