8N Rear Hub

[Terry 86]

I have a leaking axle seal and am replacing it. My hub is tight, but has a wear ring against the seal. How much is tolerable, and is there such a thing as a sleeve for this? Also, do I have to remove the plate the seal rests in, or does it go in from the outside? I can"t really tell. Thanks

 

[Bruce (VA)]

I'm not following your question.....but just about everything you need to know has been answered by John Smith:

http://www.oldfordtractors.com/rep.htm#q15
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[dogsled1]

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[Terry 86]

I have a wear ring worn in my hub where the seal rides on it. How much wear do you guys think I can get away with? Its not much, but I can feel it with my fingers. The sleeve I'm talking about is a thin tin cylinder that taps on the surface to seal against the seal. I have seen these for harmonic balancers and didn't know if someone made one for an 8N hub. Thanks

 

[Dean]

You are speaking of a so-called speedy sleeve.

Not needed in your case.

Dean

 

[Dean]

What year 8N?

Dean

 

[Terry 86]

Dean, mine is an early 1948 model. no inside seal. So, do you think my hub will seal with a slight wear groove, or should I get a new hub? Also, I went ahead and tore the whole thing down. Do the 4 through bolts come out to get out the seal retaining plate? They don"t seem to move. How do I get this plate off? My manual isn"t clear and I dont want to mess up my bolts by beating them out. Thanks for your help.

 

[Dean]

No way to know from available information.

Follow the instructions on John Smith's website to find out. I would not buy a new hub unless it will not tighten onto the tapered axle splines due to wear.

If it leaks, you can install sure seals.

Dean

 

[Royse]

If you need a different hub, John Smith may have a used one
for sale on his website also. If you post a picture of it, I'm sure
he could give you a recommendation on best course.