Ford 4000 Trans Input Shaft Seals

Jeff NWOH · Sep 13, 2017

This is how the seals were installed in a 4000 I split for a clutch. They seem backwards to me. Usually the "back" of the seal with the spring goes towards the oil. These are just the opposite, but as hard and cracked as they are I wouldn't doubt if they are original.

I figured I'd let the experts weigh in on this. Is this how they go or should I put the new ones in the opposite direction. Thanks, Jeff

Bern · Sep 13, 2017

Yep, they're in backwards! I really doubt the factory made that mistake.

showcrop · Sep 13, 2017

I doubt very much that it is the first clutch job for a fifty year old tractor. It could have gone through three in its early life if it had a loader on it.

Jeff NWOH · Sep 13, 2017

Thanks. I suspected as much.

Ford 4000 Trans Input Shaft Seals

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