Hey guys...brand spanking new to the world of old Ford tractors and this forum.
I have, however been a hardcore gearhead and auto mechanic for 40+ years so I do have some grease under my nails.
Anyway, I have inherited my grandfather's 1948 8N and am in the process of reviving it. I am having issues with the front wheel bearing grease seals. I ordered wheel bearing kits and the seals that came with them aren't right. They dont even fit inside the hubs (too small). I contacted the seller with exact dimensions of my spindle and hubs and he says they sound like NAA stuff.
I know this is a 1948 model because this tractor has been in the family since new.
Fast forward...I've researched and I cant seem to find a seal with the correct ID Im looking for which would fit a 1.562" shoulder on the spindle. Am I thinking wrong? Does a tractor seal not ride directly on the spindle shoulder like a car?
I have, however been a hardcore gearhead and auto mechanic for 40+ years so I do have some grease under my nails.
Anyway, I have inherited my grandfather's 1948 8N and am in the process of reviving it. I am having issues with the front wheel bearing grease seals. I ordered wheel bearing kits and the seals that came with them aren't right. They dont even fit inside the hubs (too small). I contacted the seller with exact dimensions of my spindle and hubs and he says they sound like NAA stuff.
I know this is a 1948 model because this tractor has been in the family since new.
Fast forward...I've researched and I cant seem to find a seal with the correct ID Im looking for which would fit a 1.562" shoulder on the spindle. Am I thinking wrong? Does a tractor seal not ride directly on the spindle shoulder like a car?