[Bob Carriere]

Hi Phil

I could use the numbers for the t-case now...... will need to replace the bearings and maybe the shaft in the extesnion tube for the front axle...... dam road salt has eaten into the casting and the bearings are gonner. At first I believed that it was the extension to the PTO for the winch.... then realized I was looking at the t-case upside down. It stands to reason that the lower part of the t-case would be rusted when you consider the cup of water that came out. I beleive the C60 in the back lot may have a better t-case or at least be able to transplant the extension tube for the front axle.

Speaking of seal numbers I walked in to a seal shop today looking for the big front axle seals.... he had them stock... brand new neoprene for $20 CDN each.....

One more problem.... did you totally dismantle your front axle..??

When you undo the flange on each side of the front axle....directly inside the main body of the axle is a small 3.5 inch oil/lub seal that the axle shaft go through to connect to the gear cluster....... seal is 1.725 ID on the shaft..... seal supplier cannot find any replacements...... what did you come up with???

I can get a seal with the proper 1.730 ID but the outside is too small..... I am thinking of having the machine shop fabricate a spacer for the outside diametre then pin or tack weld the items in place....... what is your advice or sage one!!!!!

I may have to go back and pester and old farmer to let me have the cut up C30 or 60 for more parts...... if only the wife new...!

Bob C.