[AJD] Rear Axle Leak. '41 B

[John Paur]

The seals that you need to replace are in the rear end.  They keep the
transmision oil from getting into the axle housings.  Drain the oil and
remove the backplate.  The two bullgears will be staring at you.  Remove the
nut from one axle end drive a tapered wedge between the axle ends to free
the axle from the bullgear. Remove the axle, bullgear, bearings and seal.
Clean everything, replace the bearings, install the new seal in the rear end
and new felt in the outer end of the axle housing.  Replace the axle and
bullgear and install the nut.  Now do the same for the other axle.  I would
strongly suggest getting the service manual (or at least an I & T manual)
and reading the proceedure first.  John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert M. Massengale" <ltcmikem at ktc.com>
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Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 6:42 AM
Subject: [AJD] Rear Axle Leak. '41 B


> I've been living with rear axle leaks on both both wheels since I brought
my '41 B
> (sn 109494) home nine months ago.  Is replacing the felt washers (B348R)
the usual
> fix for this leak?
>
> Mike Massengale
> Fredericksburg, Texas
>
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