Cokekid Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I am looking to buy 2 oil seals and I was wondering were to buy them. I also was inquiring how to remove the old ones from the drums. Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry butcher Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Gerry, I checked the parts book and I guess you are asking about the front and rear grease retainers? These are Ford part #s- the frt. is 48- 1190 A, 2.68" O.D. and the rear are 78-1175 , 2.84" O.D. Your favorite Old Ford parts supplier should have these. JUst request they be shipped by UPS or any other than USPO. They are still way behind in PACKAGE delivery. As for removing them , I used a long screw driver or pry bar. There is a special tool with a "heel". Since the old seals are junk, you could drill a small hole and use a body and fender dent puller. As for installing the new ones, I have used a large socket and carefully tapped them in or a hard wood block. What ever, be careful and don't damage the drum!---Good luck and take your time!---Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Larry, I should have stated the oil seals are for the rear drums. They are stamped National #5877. I will follow your advice on how to remove & install them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19tom40 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 To remove the rear seals, you need to remove the split ring that is holding them in. I use 2 screwdrivers to work them out of the groove. A small thin one to get it started and then a thicker one to work around the drum. Some people grind one end of the ring on an angle so that it is easier to get a tool behind it and get out of the groove. Once the retaining ring is removed, you can use a seal puller or a long screwdriver like Larry suggested. You should be able to order the National seal, but they are very pricey in the US. I use the ones sold by Yesteryear Ford Parts. His shipping rate to Canada is very high, so try to source them in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 19tom40 I followed Larry's advice and have removed both seals. I have tried to buy seals in Canada and as usual nothing. I had to buy them in the US at a cost of $20.00 each Thanks Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19tom40 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Next time try Mac's https://www.macsautoparts.com/catalogsearch/result/?&q=rear wheel grease seal&filter=model_name_uFilter:"Ford Mercury (32-48)"&rows=30&view=grid&start=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Tom O'D I signed up for there Catalog for any future purchase's Thanks for the Web site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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