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Skeeter/Kansas
06-03-2001 18:49:15
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Re: 8N Advice in reply to Jimmy, 06-03-2001 17:00:09
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Jimmy, From what you post, it seems you will need a new axle shaft ($115.00) plus new axle bearing and bearing race(cup), new seal and gaskets for the retainer. The seals, gaskets, bearing and race should be about $33.00, and a set (2)wheel nuts like the ones that are welded together.
Now after you get all the parts, I can tell you how to stop any oil (fluid) from leaking from the axles. There is a void (space) between the oil seal retainer and the bearing hub. Bolt the gasket asembly with new gasket between the gasket retainer and the brake asembly, and bolt the brake asembly to the bearing cup(race) retainer.
You will notice there is a space (void) there. It is ll/16" wide. You will not need the tiny cork gasket that FNH says you will need. Here is my cure.. Go find you a "serpentine" fan belt. It is best to get a used one at a local car dealer, or you may have a car that uses these new style fan belts. The serpentine belt just happens to be ll/16" wide with five ribs, or 4 groves. Cut it to 8-3/4" long and force it into this space. Put the ribs side against the housing, the flat side shows towards the hub side. Put some oil on the belt so the hub will slide in there. It will be real tight, don't worry about the belt wearing out, these belts travel up to 5,000 rpm or more, and a 8N ford tractor hub will not hurt it. You have now a cure for rear axle oil leaks. No oil will get past the belt, and besides you will also have a new oil seals to help. But it lloks like you will need to purchase new axle shafts. \
Good luck.
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