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26Tguy · 02-13-2018, 10:45 AM

ATTENTION!

Do NOT order rear hub grease seals until you read this!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry,OH

38 to 48 Ford one piece rear Hub 78-1175: Victor 49324, National 416738, Chicago Rawhide CR-20538, NAPA 20538
2.846 OD x 2.063 (shaft) x .438 W

I only wish to set the record straight, not hurt anyone's credibility. Terry, OH... please edit your post as it shows INCORRECT info.

The CORRECT National part# for the 38-48 hub grease seal is 5877 (which has an OD of 2.846").

The National part# listed above for that seal is 416738 (which has an OD of 3.194")

I know this to be 100% true because I just purchased the wrong seals based on this info and my own laziness by not researching the part number dimensions myself. Upon further investigation, I noticed the diameter typo to be the culprit. I harbor no ill feelings nor want anyone upset with me. I just want to provide the correct info for future folks looking for this seal.

The other part #s listed are correct for the OD of 2.846".

The National seal# 5877 can be purchased at O'Reilly's, Autozone, Advance Auto, Rock Auto and even from Amazon.

philipswanson · 02-13-2018, 11:13 AM

Virtually all new wheel bearings are made in China now. Timken moved there several years ago as did virtually all several others. If you buy new ones, they are going to come from offshore. No need to go to special part houses since they will also come from China also.

Phil Swanson

barnfind08 · 02-13-2018, 11:56 AM

Not so I only have bearings that say usa on them nothing else.

02-13-2018, 11:13 AM	#2
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,378	Re: 1940 rear wheel bearings and seal sources? Go! Virtually all new wheel bearings are made in China now. Timken moved there several years ago as did virtually all several others. If you buy new ones, they are going to come from offshore. No need to go to special part houses since they will also come from China also. Phil Swanson

02-13-2018, 11:56 AM	#3
barnfind08 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 904	Re: 1940 rear wheel bearings and seal sources? Go! Not so I only have bearings that say usa on them nothing else.