54 roadster rear axle oil seals
54 roadster rear axle oil seals
I need to repair the seals on one side of the axle, but probably should do both sides at the same time. Part numbers or a source of supply would be appreciated. Also what gear oil should I use to replace existing.TomR
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Re: 54 roadster rear axle oil seals
Dave Green should have them, they are a odd size that we had to have made at one time but other more active clubs have picked up the slack and made them I believe.
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Re: 54 roadster rear axle oil seals
We NASOC are currently out of stock on these seals. Try Bill Haverly in England
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Re: 54 roadster rear axle oil seals
90 weight gear oil is recommended.
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Re: 54 roadster rear axle oil seals
Is it safe to assume that there is no specific brand or type of gear oil recommended for the 4AD? I keep getting generic recommendations that synthetic is the way to go, but question if the seals are compatible
Fred
Fred
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Re: 54 roadster rear axle oil seals
I would be afraid of going synthetic in the 4AD, I assume the seals can handle the synthetic since they are new seals but the sealing surfaces just are not made to todays specifications and certainly not synthetic.
I always put Castrol 90 in mine.
I always put Castrol 90 in mine.
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Re: 54 roadster rear axle oil seals
I agree with Mike. The seal quality and surfaces on a 60 year old parts are suspect. Go with what worked back in the day on these old british vehicles. My 2cents worth.
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Re: 54 roadster rear axle oil seals
Thanks guys, I figured it to be a chance to go synthetic. I'll go with the Castrol AP 80W-90 gear lube.
Thanks for all the help!!!!!
Fred
Thanks for all the help!!!!!
Fred