Cokekid Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 As I am doing my rear brakes I noticed the parts book indicates a gasket #1183 is to be installed. The gasket is a ".062 I.D -98 O.D ... 12" thick. I looked into Boos Herrel Catalog and is calls for a Fiber Washer/Gasket .Does it have to be made of Fiber.? Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19tom40 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 That is a seal for the wheel bearing grease. It should be made of fiber. The part is the same for all 32-48 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury. I did not see the seal in their online catalog, but this outfit is in Canada and may have them. Address: Blue Oval Classics 825 Tecumseh Rd. W., Windsor, ON N8X 1H4 Telephone: 855-444-6872 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Tom. I will ask around to some of the Auto shops and check out the company you listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40ZephSedan Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Gerry, since they are compressible, they are not really re-usable, so you may want to pick up a couple extra ones in case a drum has to come off again. They start off 1/8" thick, but after torqued & compressed they almost look like a metal washer; your old one may still be in your hub that will need to be cleaned out. Cheers to you, making a lot of good progress on many items! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 19tom40 No such luck. 40ZephSedan. I phoned Boos Herrel and ordered 6 pieces. Well I had Chris on the phone I asked him what was the purpose of these Gaskets. His answer was he didn't really know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19tom40 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 They are to seal the wheel bearing grease. The grease that they used back in the day, became runny when you drove in traffic and would seep out of the key way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 19tom40 Well. seeing we are using better grease today. Are they necessary.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19tom40 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russcc Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 The correct drum bearing grease is not modern. The right product is "StaLube Heavy Duty Drum Brake Bearing Grease" It is a very heavy fibrous grease, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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