First off the history of this car is that it has been hit.
The offending axle bearing has been replaced TWICE- once by the previous owner with a follow up of what must have been a tube of permitex, then another bearing by me. I should also say that the press fit ring holding the bearing had to be tack welded in place- same on the previous bearing.
Any thoughts on why this is still leaking ? What would be the next logical step ? replace the axle? which brings up the question what chevy axles will fit a 59 ?
Coulld it be that the differential housing was damaged in the wreck. Looking at the inner part of the housing that the bearing slides into I can see two scuff marks but it looked like the two outer bearing seals should still seal it.
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
-Steve
The offending axle bearing has been replaced TWICE- once by the previous owner with a follow up of what must have been a tube of permitex, then another bearing by me. I should also say that the press fit ring holding the bearing had to be tack welded in place- same on the previous bearing.
Any thoughts on why this is still leaking ? What would be the next logical step ? replace the axle? which brings up the question what chevy axles will fit a 59 ?
Coulld it be that the differential housing was damaged in the wreck. Looking at the inner part of the housing that the bearing slides into I can see two scuff marks but it looked like the two outer bearing seals should still seal it.
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
-Steve
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