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Re: NAPA SKF-21771 rear bearing seal fails the 0.25" test [message #318156 is a reply to message #318141] Mon, 29 May 2017 15:09 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
RF_Burns is currently offline  RF_Burns   Canada
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Pete,
Its the distance from the inner face of the metal ring of the seal, to the seal itself. It should be 0.26", below are some photos.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-axle-seals-skf21771/p36362-inside-measure.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-axle-seals-skf21771/p36356-says-made-in-the-usa.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-axle-seals-skf21771/p36367-stralian-test-must-slide-under-rubber-lip-rob.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-axle-seals-skf21771/p36372-new-bad-timken-rear-wheel-bearing-seal.html

Apparently seals are being made in which the rubber of the seal is too close to the inner bearing and damages it... letting the grease out.


Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
 
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