[Farmall] Farmall Super M Axle Leak

[Richard Pope]

Mike & Bruce:

Thanks so much for the info.  I'll pull it apart today and see if I can get 
a seal number so I can try NAPA.  If not, I'll order from Case IH, as I'm 
about 90 miles away from the closest one.

Richard Pope
Apple Valley, CA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 5:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] Farmall Super M Axle Leak


>I had the same problem with my super M. There is a seal on the axle that 
>can be relatively easily changed. You need to remove the wheel hub, clean 
>any rust and junk off the axle shaft, and pull the outer cap. Behind that 
>is the paper gasket 48950D, a felt washer 45085D, and the actual seal that 
>sits in the axle housing 360457R91. You have to dig the old seal out with 
>an ice pick or something and then carefully tap the new one in. Take note 
>of which face is out on the old one. If you damage the paper gasket, just 
>make a new one out of an old file folder or "Pendaflex" folder - the 
>material isn't critical. Nor is the felt washer (which is there to keep 
>grease out of the seal area, not keep transmission fluid in the axle, and 
>the grease is mainly to keep dirt out of the axle housing). The key item is 
>the axle seal. If you can read the manufacturer's part number on the old 
>seal, you can probably get a replacement through NAPA or a local bearing 
>dealer cheaper than at Case IH. (I don't have any Case IH dealer within 100 
>miles, and the shipping charges on the seal are more than the cost of the 
>item, so I am forced to seek substitutes for that kind of thing.)
>
> When you remove the old seal, some lubricant will run out, unless you have 
> the tractor tipped up some. Or else just catch it in a bucket and pour it 
> back in after you are done. Naturally, you will want to check the bearing, 
> clean up the cap
>
> Mike
>
> Richard Pope wrote:
>> List:
>>
>> I just bought new rear tires for my Super M.  I'm wire brushing the
>> rims and wheels preparing for paint.  Both rear axles are leaking
>> oil.  Is there a seal or gasket that I can replace to prevent these
>> leaks?  Would greasing those grease fittings help any?  I doubt that
>> it's been greased in many years.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Richard Pope Apple Valley, CA
>
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