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oswego37 · 01-19-2024, 03:44 PM

I got great advice on how to remove the rear brake drum on my 34BB. I’ve discovered a broken snap ring. Does anyone know where I might locate parts? It’s a full floating axle and the snap ring is 3.24 inches in diameter. Also does anyone the purpose of it? Thanks

rockfla · 01-19-2024, 03:51 PM

Just a quick look at McMaster Carr shows a 3-1/4 od snap ring, not sure which you have (internal/external) or other but it "could" be a source for you.

oswego37 · 01-19-2024, 04:10 PM

Thanks, I’ll start there.

Bob C · 01-19-2024, 04:59 PM

If it's for the grease seal the part number is BB-1180-C.

oswego37 · 01-20-2024, 08:27 AM

Thanks, there was no seal on this side. Now the snap ring makes sense.

GB SISSON · 01-20-2024, 10:03 AM

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That one has got me a few times. Not sure if it's called internal or external, but it expands outwards when removed. and all but dissappears into it's groove. I have been on the back side with my big brass drift and a BFH trying to drive out that seal.That snap ring does a good job of retaining it

. Chuck's Trucks in Conneticutt will have the parts, but the seal can go by number. Auto parts stores shoild have the snap ring. Must have been a mess running with no seal.Pictures of this truck please?

Reds34 · 01-20-2024, 10:43 AM

We have a few '34 full floating rear ends at my parents' house. I may be able to steal one from one of those if you can't find one.

Red

oswego37 · 01-21-2024, 10:00 AM

Thanks guys for all the help

01-19-2024, 03:44 PM	#1
oswego37 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Oswego, NY Posts: 122	BB truck question I got great advice on how to remove the rear brake drum on my 34BB. I’ve discovered a broken snap ring. Does anyone know where I might locate parts? It’s a full floating axle and the snap ring is 3.24 inches in diameter. Also does anyone the purpose of it? Thanks

01-19-2024, 03:51 PM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: 34 BB truck question Just a quick look at McMaster Carr shows a 3-1/4 od snap ring, not sure which you have (internal/external) or other but it "could" be a source for you.

01-19-2024, 04:10 PM	#3
oswego37 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Oswego, NY Posts: 122	Re: 34 BB truck question Thanks, I’ll start there.

01-19-2024, 04:59 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,755	Re: BB truck question If it's for the grease seal the part number is BB-1180-C.

01-20-2024, 08:27 AM	#5
oswego37 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Oswego, NY Posts: 122	Re: BB truck question Thanks, there was no seal on this side. Now the snap ring makes sense.

01-20-2024, 10:03 AM	#6
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,943	Re: BB truck question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That one has got me a few times. Not sure if it's called internal or external, but it expands outwards when removed. and all but dissappears into it's groove. I have been on the back side with my big brass drift and a BFH trying to drive out that seal.That snap ring does a good job of retaining it . Chuck's Trucks in Conneticutt will have the parts, but the seal can go by number. Auto parts stores shoild have the snap ring. Must have been a mess running with no seal.Pictures of this truck please? __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

01-20-2024, 10:43 AM	#7
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 527	Re: BB truck question We have a few '34 full floating rear ends at my parents' house. I may be able to steal one from one of those if you can't find one. Red

01-21-2024, 10:00 AM	#8
oswego37 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Oswego, NY Posts: 122	Re: BB truck question Thanks guys for all the help