Valve Stem Seal

57 Major · Jan 23, 2017

Hello everyone. I am a new member here. I have a question regarding valve stem seals on a 57 Major. I was in the process of adjusting the valves when I noticed the #4 cylinder exhaust valve spring was split in two. Upon removing the spring retainer, I noticed a small and heavily worn out seal below the keepers. Any input on this little guy and where someone might be able to get any? Thank you.

Bob · Jan 24, 2017

They didn't have umbrella valve seals when they left the factory, someone has installed them later.

A REAL auto parts store or auto parts store/machine shop can find you some by dimensions.
ONE such chart

57 Major · Jan 24, 2017

The seal I encountered was of a different type, similar to an o-ring the size of the keepers. We have a good local place to go to like you have suggested and that is my plan to see if we can match something up. However, when you look at a parts breakdown through New Holland, they show a seal like the one I am after. I ordered accordingly and naturally the number subbed and in turn got me the umbrella seals. Is this an alternative to the seals once used below the keepers I wonder?

Majorman · Jan 25, 2017

Umberella seals came in with the Super Major, they will work on your tractor but so will a little "O" ring from the hardware store.

jtwat · Jan 29, 2017

If you need a spring, I have a box of them. Probably have seals too. let me know if needed.

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