[BFix] 31 spline axles

[Todd Zuercher]

Tapered rollering bearings are often leakers.  I followed TS's advice and put hylomar (aka anaerobic sealer - the red stuff that doesn't harden) in my housing end a few years ago and solved the leakage problem.  We followed the same advice while changing the assembly that TS mentions below and it hasn't leaked yet.  Lars had been complaining of leaks for several years prior to the fix we did in Bishop.

If you're ever in Bishop and need parts, I highly recommend the "Two Dicks" behind the counter at Carquest.  Two older guys that know their stuff.  They have computers but they also have good old-fashioned parts books.  When Lars mentioned what he needed, Dick knew exactly what it was.  Didn't have to look it up - just went to the back and got it.  They have free popcorn too!  Try that at your local Autozone.

Todd Z. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: ts 
  To: EBE 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:32 AM
  Subject: Re: [BFix] 31 spline axles


  On the recent Horde Invasion of Death Valley a 9" wheel bearing went Tango Uniform in Big Pine, CA. The bearing found in Bishop, CA's Carquest was a sealed unit with a seal in a groove in the outer race. NOT just an O-Ring, but a real seal. Would be worth looking into this bearing. 
  That is all that I know about the part. 

  Greg <gboyd at optilink.us> wrote:
    Mine leaks like crazy.... Several people have had this problem as well. I 
    think there is a solution by putting some sort of sealant behind the 
    bearing. I have not done that yet. If anyone knows what this sealant is 
    let me know.

    Greg


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: "Laughner Bruce" 
    To: "bfix" 
    Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:43 AM
    Subject: [BFix] 31 spline axles


    >I was just looking at some 31 spline axles for a '77 9" inch on Complete
    > Off Roads Site and it said to remove the inner axle seals because the "set
    > 20" bearings are lubed by diff. gear lube. Is this a good thing, bad 
    > thing,
    > a neccessity, a matter of opinion, or none of the above ?
    >
    >
    > http://completeoffroad.com/i-124043-31-spline-ford-9-inch-forged-76-77-bronc
    > o.html
    >
    > Thanks,
    > Bruce G. Laughner
    > '77 Bronco
    >
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