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04-21-2018, 10:12 AM | #1 |
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39 ford rear end
I'm finishing up rebuilding the steering gearbox and next will be replacing the inner seals in the rear end. When I took the hubs off one side was full of lube so I have decided to take apart and put new seals in and clean up.
This is my first time ever dealing with this type of set up and was wanting the do's and do not's so it performs like it should. Any advice and pointers will be very much appreciated. |
04-21-2018, 10:31 AM | #2 |
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Re: 39 ford rear end
Here are some links to Tom Endy's articles on Model A rear axles. Although
not exactly the same as yours there is a lot of good general information. http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...vised-2014.pdf http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...orial-2016.pdf Bob |
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04-22-2018, 05:29 AM | #3 |
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Re: 39 ford rear end
Thanks Bob C exactly what I needed especially the part about how to adjust putting it back together.
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04-22-2018, 06:59 AM | #4 |
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Re: 39 ford rear end
Once you remove the hubs you can Remove the left side housing then remove the whole differential with axles as a unit. Then install new seals and replace the left housing making sure to use the same thickness gasket. If your plan is a total rebuild then that's another story.
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04-22-2018, 08:31 AM | #5 |
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Re: 39 ford rear end
Thanks Ken, that is exactly my plan clean it up and replace the seals and put back together unless once I get in and find something that needs replacing.
Thanks for the info, |
04-22-2018, 10:57 AM | #6 |
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05-19-2018, 08:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: 39 ford rear end
Or you can slip a short piece of 5/8 heater hose over the threads to protect the seal.
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05-19-2018, 10:22 PM | #8 |
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Re: 39 ford rear end
When you take the rear apart to replace the inner axle housing seals, I would suggest a careful inspection of all internal components. Ring and pinion gears, driveshaft and pinion splines, bearings and races, spider gears and cross shaft, carrier housing, axles shafts, etc. Also, while you are replacing axle housing seals, consider replacing the same part number seal at front of torque tube.
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