rear wheel bearing seals, 22nd series custom 8, 1949

Posted by Galahad On 2023/7/30 20:25:11

Greetings all,

I have the rear brake drum off the 49 Custom 8...and, as I look in, I can see the timken bearings...without any obvious seal between those bearings and the brake drum, shoes, etc. Rear brakes were replaced by previous owner. Is there or should there be a seal of some sort to hold grease in to the bearing, and not allowing it in the brake drum...or does the back side of the brake drum magically hold the grease in the axle housing...any experience or photos will be appreciate. Thanks. Michael