I have drained the fluid and am replacing the top hat seal on the break rod and in the lever bracket. I installed the top hat seal in the bracket, replaced the gasket and mounted it on the tractor. I cant get the top hat seal over the first ring to get it seated properly so as not to leak. I tried to get the seal in the bracket after putting on the rod first and it seamed impossible. Is their a special tool or trick to seat the top hat seal after you get the rest of it together. I tried pushing it back with bushings by screwing on the nut but didn't go very far due to worrying about damaging the seal. It reminds me of putting a tire on a rim. trying to get the seal over the bump. It just rotates around at an angle and wont pop over. I can only get one finger in the opening. I read on the ford page I should try vaseline on the rod and I.D. of the seal. I plan on trying that. I Don't have enough strength in my hands to push the seal in the bracket after installing it on the rod. How do I know when I have it seated right? when it is between the two bumps, or molded rings on the break rod i'm guessing. Any Ideas anybody?