[AJD] Rear Axle Leak. '41 B

[Robert M. Massengale]

John P, Greg, & John B -

Thank you for the help.  As Greg said, not the easy answer I'd hoped for, but 
certainly an opportunity to learn about what's hiding behind that flat back cover.  
Looks like this will be a winter project if I can get her under cover and near the 
heater.

Mike Massengale
Fredericksburg, Texas

> 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
>