[SEL] OT - Oversized seals

[Richard Fink Sr]

Joe for what it is worth. I have worked on a lot of ford 250-350 trucks 
with the same problem. Check the vent FIRST If not plugged get the speedy 
sleeves in stall with some locktite. If they don't have them in your area 
let me know i will pick up a pair for you.
R Fink




At 07:09 PM 6/6/2005, you wrote:
>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 -
>
>Joe "Pip" Betz said that.
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