Seemks like its always something............................

[Dave]

Well after doing the vaccum gauge carb tuning deal today I found out the rear axle seals were leaking. Both sides? I pulled it apart went and bought new seals screwed one up went for more seals then put it back together. Near as i can tell the rearend is about a 1967. I had new seals that michael gave me when I picked up the car in June. I cant understand why both would leak. They are no fun to install. My 8 inch was easier. This time i used permatex on the out side of the seals and greased the lips good. One axle has some nice grooves in it from the factory but i guess they didnt figure it was a big deal. I also put some silicone sealer around the outer bearing diameter on the housing before putting the axles back in. I remember I had an 8 inch I couldnt seal and the bearings are sealed so I tried that trick and it worked. I wonder whats next ? This is fun I think. Ha I remember 4 years of the 34 I just got it where i wanted it and this guy offers me big money and ..............LOL.
Dave :?

[enjenjo]

Some of the axle bearings for an 8" have an O ring groove on the od, just for that reason. Some of the later rears had no seperate seal, and just used the sealed axle bearing to control the grease.

[Scrap Fe]

Make sure you vent is working properly before you replace the seals.