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5/12/2013 1:06 PM  #1


Have some problems with my 9 inch...

Seems that I have the wrong size axle seals. Ultrastang's site says "Axle Seals: (1967-1973 All (28-spline) (1.375" Axle Shaft) (WEX prefix) p/n 9569S (2 req.)"  not sure what I have though as the ID is ok but the OD is too large. Does anyone know the exact outside diameter of the 9569S seal? A caliper does not reach deep enough to measure inside the axle tube, but with the exact OD it would be possible or at least easier for me to find the right size seal over here.

The too large seals I have:





 

5/12/2013 2:37 PM  #2


Re: Have some problems with my 9 inch...

Did some thinking and came up with this simple solution, it's just two pieces of bicycle spoke taped to the caliper to extend it:



And it was possible to measure the inside of the axle tube where the seal should go:



The axle tube ID is around 1/16" smaller than OD of the seals I have. Now I can at least call the guys at the local hardware store and tell them what seal to order and then hope it's available when I get home from work in Denmark on Friday.

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5/12/2013 6:46 PM  #3


Re: Have some problems with my 9 inch...

MaterialNitrileShaft Size1.365"Housing Bore2.259"Outer Diameter2.264"Width0.435"  This is from Rockauto.com for a National seal.  Rockauto often has pretty detailed dimension data.  Sometimes if you go back a year or two or ahead a year or two you may find that the housing you think you have isn't the housing that you really have.  I did the search for Ford - 1967 - 289 - Brake/Wheel/Hub - Wheel Seal.

 

5/12/2013 11:28 PM  #4


Re: Have some problems with my 9 inch...

You need a set of these: http://www.pemro.com/productDetails.cfm?itemCode=GNT-1588&src=googleBase

Measure ID then use your micrometer on them. (I'm sure that you already knew this anyway, but just to jog your memory... )

Last edited by Ron68 (5/12/2013 11:31 PM)


68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
 

5/13/2013 3:26 AM  #5


Re: Have some problems with my 9 inch...

Thanks GPatrick, that really helps to verify my measurements! BTW my rearend is from a '72 Mustang, forgot to mention that.

Thanks Ron68! I do have that tool, or a similar without the curved ends to draw circles in sheetmetal and other materials with, just wasn't thinking about that it also could be used with some minor mods.

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5/20/2013 3:05 AM  #6


Re: Have some problems with my 9 inch...

Swedish Mustang parts supplier had the right size seals, not cheap as they were almost $50, but it solved the problem:

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5/20/2013 7:18 PM  #7


Re: Have some problems with my 9 inch...

Everyone needs a set of telescoping guages

 

5/20/2013 7:49 PM  #8


Re: Have some problems with my 9 inch...

In the U.S. when you buy replacement parts for early American cars, you get stuff that's made (mostly) in China.

Evidently, in Sweden, when you buy replacement parts for early American cars, you get parts that are made in the U.S.A.

Notice writing on end of box;

 

5/21/2013 7:14 AM  #9


Re: Have some problems with my 9 inch...

ultrastang wrote:

In the U.S. when you buy replacement parts for early American cars, you get stuff that's made (mostly) in China.

Evidently, in Sweden, when you buy replacement parts for early American cars, you get parts that are made in the U.S.A.

Notice writing on end of box;

I don't know much about international economy, but I at least guess you have to run a country just like you run a company, you have to sell your stuff to someone external to make the money come in. On a micro level, I in this case I at least did a little small thing that you guys hopefully benefit from.

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