Mertz Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 I have a leather seal on the tail shaft of my 40 Plymouth 4 speed transmission. I have tried to rejuvenate it by soaking it in oil but oil still goes past the seal. Is there a way to get the leather to swell to form a good seal? The seal is out of stock at Andy’s. The steering gear box is leaking at the cork washer/seal. Does anyone know were to get a replacement? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencombs Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 No help on rejuvenation tricks. But Have you tried searching the Chicago Rawhide catalog for a modern cross, by dimension, not application? It's amazing what kind of cross applications you can find sometimes. I needed seals for the rear axles on a Case garden tractor. Found crankshaft seals for a Kohler engine that were a perfect fit. You'll need shaft OD, approximate width and recess ID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mertz Posted August 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 I’m trying valvoline max life transmission stop leak and it seems to be absorbing pretty well. I’ll let it soak for as long as I can and then give it a test. I found a couple of o-rings I had laying around. I put one on top of the other so hopefully when I reinstall the pitman arm the spring will apply enough pressure to form a good seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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