If someone hasn't yet offered this info, use a VERY fine emery paper to
polish out (smooth) the groove so you get a better seal.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: JAMEPC@aol.com <JAMEPC@aol.com>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2002 10:45 PM
Subject: DML: Front Seal / Vibration Dampers
>
>My front seal was leaking so I decided to replace it (during the rebuild),
>but I also noticed the vibration damper shaft was worn where the seal rides
>(200,000 miles before the rebuild) but thought maybe a new seal would still
>work. Turns out it doesn't! I know the ideal thing to do would be to
replace
>the 200,000 mile damper, but, not saying I would, but, since an oversized
>seal would work, where would I find the right part number? National has to
>make thousands of sizes.
>The same thing applies to my rear tranny seal. After 2 seals, it still
leaks.
>That shaft is worn also.
>So before I spend hours researching and visiting web sites, hopefully
someone
>can point me in the right direction!
>
>Thanks Again,
>Jamie
>
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