differential leak

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  1. Pecez_Leftova

    Pecez_Leftova Member

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    I have a stock differential including the torque in tube driveline in my 1952 1/2T. There is a persitent leak coming from the front of the pumpkin where the driveline meets up. I have replaced the rear ten bolt gasket and solved that leak, that was easy. I have looked at the repairs necessary to the other side and it does not look possible without dropping the whole driveline to replace that seal. Anyone done this before or any advice? Thanks in advance, Ryan
     
  2. 4JSAToo

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    I had that same leak on my 55.1 1/2 ton Chevy. I used a pinion sleeve.
     
  3. vwnate1

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    RE: Torque Tube leak

    Whew ~ that's a no fun job . there's a seal inside the Torque Tube at each end and your rear seal may be shot , does the tranny leak all it's oil down into the rear end and overfill it ? .

    If it just drips , I'd leave well enough be as these old things dribbled oil when they were new too . get a tin drip pan and shove it under the truck , wipe it clean every week or so .


    -Nate
     

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