Still working on my center console. It's not in it's final spot yet. I need to cut around the shifter and move it forward about 6 to 8 inches. Hoping to have it finished by Wednesday. I really need an arm rest and cup holders for the power tour.
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that's the new StangFix motto, "Pulling a Terry" lol. But I get that. I have a humphugger in my 67. I like it pretty well.I'm actually pulling a Terry. It's kind of a temporary console build for the tour. Then I want to build something better and more custom, I just don't have the time right now.
that's the new StangFix motto, "Pulling a Terry" lol.
I used rust encapsulator in that same area with great success. Be sure to remove as much loose rust as you can before application.
Took the 66 to the track Friday. Found that the axel seals had given up. Pulled them out today and went looking for them locally. No go, have to wait till Tuesday when the real parts store opens back up.
I have some really nifty axle seals from Moser on the coupe. Never had a leak so far. I don't know if they make them for your axles.
20150413_162012 by Brett, on Flickr
Considering they've been in the car without a leak from 2005 till now, I'll just replace with same.
Ok, the way these guys talk, your car hasn't moved since 2005.
Did you get a chance to see the track area at COTA when you were there?
SEE? SEE??
How about DROVE the track for an hour on Sunday! F'n awesome!
An o-ring built into the bearing race. Hmmm. Interesting. I would still use a traditional seal in the housing end as well in that case. Treat the o-ring as secondary leak insurance not primary. We KNOW the factory seal set-up works for a very long time.I have some really nifty axle seals from Moser on the coupe. Never had a leak so far. I don't know if they make them for your axles.
20150413_162012 by Brett, on Flickr
An o-ring built into the bearing race. Hmmm. Interesting. I would still use a traditional seal in the housing end as well in that case. Treat the o-ring as secondary leak insurance not primary. We KNOW the factory seal set-up works for a very long time.
It appears you still have the seal surface race from the pic you posted. And the big ends on your housing would accept one, I'm sure. If you ever have to pull the axles they're cheap so I'd install a set. Double insurance against a leak is never a bad thing.I don't think you can use a seal with those style axle if i remember correctly. There is a stepped portion of the bearing that fills that void. The guys at Moser said this type of axle is pretty much leak proof with the viscosity of axle oil, no way to get out except through the actual bearing.
I had needed custom axles as the housing I picked up had big bearing ends, so a factory axle wouldn't fit.