Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by HH56 On 2022/4/28 12:36:11

As I recall, the seal should be flush and it should not take that much effort to turn the drum. The drum alone will not spin with one hand but it will be able to be turned.

Like the seals I bought aftermarket for the 47, possibly your replacement seals are slightly thicker than the originals. If you cannot seat them flush I think that may be the issue and you may find they are rubbing against the spindle casting. Do you hear any kind of noise or, if you loosen the nut a turn and allow the wheel to move out again does the wheel become easier? If so I would suspect the seal may be touching. If you remove the drum after turning it several revolutions do you see any rotation marks on the back of the seal or the spindle casting?