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reek29 · 03-07-2016, 08:15 AM

I'm installing the transmission and bell housing on my '30 coupe and got to the outer u-joint covers (clamshell). I have both types of seals, cork and felt and wonder which type is best to use. Any opinions?

Tom Wesenberg · 03-07-2016, 09:22 AM

I've used felt, but either should work fine.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-07-2016, 04:20 PM

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KUDOS to the supplier, they gave you 2 choices! If they sent only 1 type, sumone wuld BITCH!
Sum folks even specify a NEW ROPE fur HANGIN'-----------Ur they afraid an OLD rope would BREAK????
Bill Fun

03-07-2016, 08:15 AM	#1
reek29 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 42	Opinions on gaskets I'm installing the transmission and bell housing on my '30 coupe and got to the outer u-joint covers (clamshell). I have both types of seals, cork and felt and wonder which type is best to use. Any opinions?

03-07-2016, 09:22 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Opinions on gaskets I've used felt, but either should work fine.

03-07-2016, 04:20 PM	#3
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Opinions on gaskets Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) KUDOS to the supplier, they gave you 2 choices! If they sent only 1 type, sumone wuld BITCH! Sum folks even specify a NEW ROPE fur HANGIN'-----------Ur they afraid an OLD rope would BREAK???? Bill Fun __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"