TR 2 rear end axle seals.

[JohnK]

Finishing up putting my TR2 (1955) rear axle seals Old style
You have to put an axle seal in front of bearing.I still have old seal looks like some type of leather/rubber seal .Question should I soak it in some oil or grease /or keep it dry and put it in and push axle ends back on and tighten axle bolt.






John K
1955 tr2 (My father & I bought it new)
Mass Plate (TR Two)

 

[TR3driver]

I don't believe soaking is necessary, but it wouldn't hurt. You should definitely lubricate the seal and it's mating surface on the axle before reassembly.

 

[Banjo]

I'd at least lubricate the lip of the seal where it rides on the axle. I don't think it needs to be soaked. The rear Axle on my 54 was long ago swapped for a later style TR3 unit with a bit more strength, So I've never had the axles out of an early style rear end. I would imagine any replacement seals are rubber, even if the originals were leather ( I could be wrong).

 

[Banjo]

Boy! I'm pretty good at repeating what Randall said huh? Guess I should have read better before I basically copied his reply. Anyway, I agree with Randall!

 

[vivdownunder]

TRF used to sell a matched bearing and seal kit for the Lockheed axle, part RFK810, but that's from an 1995 glovebox companion catalogue. There was an improved Lockheed oil seal introduced during TR2 production, but it's a long time since I've worked on a TR2 and I can't recall the details. A call to the nice folks at TRF might yield some useful info, and their take on pre-lubing the axle seal.

The whole setup at the Lockheed hub was weak with axle flexing. Don't over fill the diff either, or oil can move down the axle housing during long sweeping corners and force its way past the oil seal.

Regards,

Viv.

 

[angelfj1]

John: Please don't misunderstand, but I just noticed the details of your signature.

So, the last production TR2, TS-8638 was built in November 1955. OK? AND, you say that you and your father bought this car new. OK? Now, let's assume that you were minimum drivers age, say 16. OK?

That means you're now retired and if your dad has survived he's in his nineties?

BTW, I hope you don't think I have too much free time!

Cheers,

Frank

 

[TR3driver]

TRF used to sell a matched bearing and seal kit for the Lockheed axle, part RFK810, but that's from an 1995 glovebox companion catalogue.

RFK810 has apparently been superceded by RFK806, which is listed as available in the database. However, if all you need is the seal, P/N 103811 is a lot cheaper ($3 ea instead of $55/set).

 

[JohnK]

Frank: I have to correct my statement .My father and I did buy the car together but I was only 5 yrs old. He has long sinced passed and was the main reason to keep the car.
So it is my Tr2 and has been in my family since new.
Thank You John K
PS I guess you do have more time than I do

 

[angelfj1]

Frank: I have to correct my statement .My father and I did buy the car together but I was only 5 yrs old. He has long sinced passed and was the main reason to keep the car.
So it is my Tr2 and has been in my family since new.
Thank You John K
PS I guess you do have more time than I do

John: What a wonderful story! Your dad would be very pleased that you continue to enjoy one of your family's treasures!

Regarding the time thing, since I retired a year ago I have more to do each day than ever before! :banana: