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03-18-2019, 08:02 PM | #1 |
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Model A Inner Wheel Seal
Hi,
Im just wondering if there is a modern seal that will fit to replace the original dust ring cover on the front inner bearing side? This is on a model T speedster so i am not running front brakes. Last edited by npmpu; 03-18-2019 at 08:52 PM. |
03-18-2019, 09:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Model A Inner Wheel Seal
None that I am aware of if you are using stock a hubs and spindles. The std retainer ring should work irregardless if brakes
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03-19-2019, 09:16 AM | #3 |
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Re: Model A Inner Wheel Seal
And we are talking a hub where Ford didn't even provide the exterior "cup" cover until after 1931.
No question total seal would be an improvement - it is where the industry went shortly after the Model A era. Given one of the rings in your hand, you should be able to caliper it up and find a seal type replacement. A "knife edge" type rubber is where you want to go (no springs or energizing.) https://www.mcmaster.com/5154t59 might be a start. But I think for most, they have more pressing problems in a restoration and choose to leave the engineering to Ford - such as it was. Joe K
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03-19-2019, 07:16 PM | #4 |
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Re: Model A Inner Wheel Seal
A speedster with no front brakes.
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03-20-2019, 09:35 AM | #5 |
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Re: Model A Inner Wheel Seal
It's a Model T speedster, they didn't have front brakes.
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03-20-2019, 10:58 AM | #6 |
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Re: Model A Inner Wheel Seal
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Some T speedsters guys do add front brakes.
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04-03-2019, 04:06 PM | #7 |
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Re: Model A Inner Wheel Seal
I used model A hubs and model A wire wheels on my model T speedster. There are no front brakes....that's the issue so there is no backing plate where the seal cup would normally go on a typical model A. I ended up finding a seal that was able to fit behind the inner wheel bearing.
Sorry i should of been more clear with my question. Thanks for the replies. |
04-04-2019, 10:19 AM | #8 | |
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04-04-2019, 12:48 PM | #9 |
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Re: Model A Inner Wheel Seal
Measure the hub, measure the spindle without the dust shield , figure a thickness that will work, either post sizes, or go to old auto parts store and look in seal book by sizes
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