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      Nov 2014
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      axle leak

      All, i need some help with a problem on my 9" ford axle. I have a leak at the passenger side axle seal I cannot seem to stop. Setup is as follows:
      1. Strange HF9 housing with big Torino Ends;
      2. Strange axles;
      3. Timken tapered bearing and seal;
      4. Wilwood backing plates with integrated parking brake.

      Here is what I have done so far:
      1. replaced rear wheel that was bent;
      2. removed rear axle,bearing, and seal to inspect for damage;
      3. sealed the bearing shell to housing end with film of RTV;
      4. re-assembled being careful that the seal lip was not folded, kinked, etc.

      I pulled the wheel last night to take some pics for another member and it is leaking again. Thoughts are as follows:
      1. I am over filling the housing. I fill to the level of the plug in the side of the differential.
      2. Seal got damaged and missed it somehow during last inspection.

      Anyhow, I wanted to get thoughts from others before i tear into it again. Thanks, Matt






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