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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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Axle Seal / Wheel Bearings
I bought a 1954 Chev 3100 truck and started working on the rear brakes.
After removal of the drums I could see that it had leaking axle seals. I ordered all new brake hardware (brake shoes, springs, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, rear axle bearings and grease seals). I removed the brake hardware and pulled the axle. I then pulled the oil seal and compared to the new one...something is wrong. The bearings and axle seals I bought are too small. I'm thinking I have a 1 ton axle under my truck based on the fact that I can count 10 leaf springs. I took the following measurements: Axle tube opening: 70.33mm / 2.76" Old oil seal: 70.39mm / 2.77" New oil seal: 61.3mm / 2.41" Part number National 450666 New bearing: 61.25mm / 2.4mm Part number National R1500EL Since the parts I ordered for a 1/2 ton truck are too small, I'm thinking I have a heavier duty axle under the truck but need help identifying. The 10 leafs in the springs are a clue. Is this a 1 ton axle? It does have the enclosed drive line. Thanks in advance for help. |
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