[SEL] OT - Oversized seals

[Joseph L Betz]

Hi List,
Thanks for all who responded to my question about oversized axle seals.
I will try to respond to most of the responces with this one e-mail as
not to drag this OT too long.

Bill - I have not checked the vent but imagine it's clear.  New seals are
no tighter than the old.
They are not real tight but I don't notice any real ridges on the seal
surfaces.

I try to keep my fluid about 1" below the fill hole in the housing. 
Figuring any lower might be too low.

Normally, I don't care tooo much about this leakage.  However, now that
the season is in full swing and I'm  traveling Turnpikes and such to
shows, If there should be a misshap - and the Government Man decides
to check brakes - - - I'm dead because there is oil on the brakes.
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Curt,
I have heard of these  "Redi-Sleeve" things but never seen them.  I'll
need to investigate and see if I 
can obtain them from my local Auto Parts.
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Ivan -   No - they are NOT "Genuine" parts.  Maybe a stop at the Ford
Dealer might be in order.
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Peter - Moving the seal 1/16" in or out sounds like an idea but I don't
think it'll help much.
As I said, I don't think the seal surfaces are that worn.
As for a different type seal - - - I usually buy the same seal every
time.  I've been using my local
CarQuest Auto Parts.
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Ron -  I imagine the seals are the right ones.  This is a problem that is
reoccuring no matter 
what brand of seals I get.  
I might call Gipson Bearing and see if I can order seals by size.

Thanks again all - 

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