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[Tomwendt]

i have a leaking seal on my hydro input shaft.i took the old one out an took it to an auto parts store where they matched it up.installed it and it leaked.i have done this twice now and at 16.00 a pop I'm confused.does anyone have the correct number for the seal and where i can get one?its a 1968 model.thanks

[KennyP]

Are you sure the shaft isn't worn?

[superaben]

Sounds to me like you have either the wrong seal or too much pressure inside the unit.  A seal is usually a weak point in holding fluid in place, and a point prone to leakage. 

 

Make sure the rubber is rated for hydraulic/hydrostatic oil, too.  It is rough stuff on rubber. 

 

Ben W.

[Tomwendt]

well after 4 hours on the internet i finally found the seal.the size is .750x1.316x.250.the timken number is 480821.believe it or not these are pretty common for auto power steering shafts.