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B - Front spindle/axle felt seal

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Topic: B - Front spindle/axle felt seal

Posted By: 00transamnh
Subject: B - Front spindle/axle felt seal
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2016 at 8:49pm

1940 B -wishbone front suspension.

I am rebuilding the front spindles on this tractor. I just installed some new felt seals and they are putting quite a bit of resistance on the rotation of the spindle. Is this normal with new seals? I put some gear oil on them for a little lubrication. Will these things break in?

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Posted By: Ted in NE-OH
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2016 at 10:29pm

Soak them in oil before installing.

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CA, WD, C, 3 Bs, 2 Gs, WC, I-400, 914

Posted By: wbecker
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 7:48am

I bought some that were WAY too tight (yes I soaked them). I had to buy another set from a different vendor, they worked fine. Sorry, don't remember where I got the good ones..
Bill B

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Allis B, IB, Low B, G, D10, JD M, 8KCAB, C152