Re: Rear end seals

Posted by fred kanter On 2011/6/26 20:01:33

Before you get your underpants in a bunch consider the following. There are no "general" seal applications, each and every application is specific as to make model ID,OD width, lip type etc. You cannot walk into an auto parts store and ask for a pinion seal, oh any general type more than you can order a "general " type engine piston.

I have disassembled hundreds of Packard rear ends and never saw a groove worn in an axle or pinion shaft, Packard knew its metallurgy and never skimped on quality of these items.

Yes, I've heard there are offset seals and repair sleeves for grooves, but I believe they are for newer cars that have such a history.

Relax, get your seals before you do the job and you'll have a great drip-free Packard