New axel seals on the Originals

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wdeturck

New axel seals on the Originals

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I had bad axle on My Original Alice.I took the seal out of the left side and went to my local bearing dealer and he found a match for $4.50 so I bought 6(new on the right). I got them yesterday and they are different than the NOS ones I took out(NOS on the left.
11-13-10 Seals.JPG
The last time I did the seals I had NOS ones and the transmission and wheels were off the frame. I had NOS seals to replace those and I just pulled one wheel off and let the transmission sit on the other wheel. It was easy to get the seals back just tapping with a hammer.
I was just using my hammer on the new seals but it was hard to hit the seal and get it back in with the hammer and the tractor on a jack. I didn't like the way the seal was warping as I drove it back in. If it leaks I will replace it.
11-13-10 Seal instaler off.JPG
I made this tool to install the flimsier seals. It's a 1/2" plate with 2 holes, some 3/8" threaded rod and a couple of nuts and a reducer pipe that is the same size as the seal. The holes are the dimension of the bolts that holds the axle housings on.
11-13-10 Seal instaler.JPG
Here it is installing the seal using a wrench and tapping lightly with the hammer.

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J Hayes
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Re: New axel seals on the Originals

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I like that idea ! maybe we could have a regular spot for Ideas of tools such as that .
It would be interesting to see what others have come up with to solve problems .

Maybe call it "Tools & Solutions" or "Reinventions With The Same Intentions" .......

er maybe Chumlees' tool box.. ( just joking here ) :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: New axel seals on the Originals

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William,
Did the old NOS ones have the spring in them to keep the seal tight against the axle???
Your new ones look like they are missing...

wdeturck

Re: New axel seals on the Originals

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l palma: The old ones had the spring but since they have backs you can't see the. The new ones have springs.

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Re: New axel seals on the Originals

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Thanks Geezer for the timely post I have a seal thats been leaking on my Original that needs to be replaced. Can you share the number for the seal ? Did it fix your leak?
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Re: New axel seals on the Originals

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J Hayes wrote:I like that idea ! maybe we could have a regular spot for Ideas of tools such as that .
It would be interesting to see what others have come up with to solve problems .

Maybe call it "Tools & Solutions" or "Reinventions With The Same Intentions" .......

er maybe Chumlees' tool box.. ( just joking here ) :lol: :lol: :lol:
Jim,
You mean like this:
http://www.cubcadetcollectors.com/forum ... m.php?f=23
See my IH, Cub Cadet and tractor pulling youtube videos;
http://www.youtube.com/user/farmallgray

wdeturck

Re: New axel seals on the Originals

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Don T.: They are SKF 13662 is the wromg number and are Timken 470041 and the oil isn't pouring out like it was. Only drove it around the yard. If we get some warm weather I will pick up the leaves with my sweeper and if we don't have nice weather the wind will blow them away like every other year. I don't have fences to keep them in my yard.

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Re: New axel seals on the Originals

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I have replaced a bunch of those seals, wish I could find a replacement like the original ones (looks like they had leather inside with a spring). I have always been amazed at the way the "O" axles are held on :geek: I like the fact that you don't have to remove the rear end cover plate to do the job. I recommend new rear axle seals for every CC I work on.

wdeturck

Re: New axel seals on the Originals

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I thought that SKF box was the axle deals so here is the correct number. I think that number is the Origimal Creeper seal
SKF 13662 is the wrong number and are Timken 470041

Sorry

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Re: New axel seals on the Originals

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Good idea !

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