1961 Differential Pinion Seal

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1961 Differential Pinion Seal

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I've searched the forums, and the parts people have searched their reference books, and we can't find a seal for the diff on my 61' D100. It's the good ol' 8 3/4". Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Alberta, Canada

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Re: 1961 Differential Pinion Seal

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Take it out and look for the seal number stamped into it. Or, measure it up and find one the same dimensions.

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Re: 1961 Differential Pinion Seal

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Snowdog wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:57 pm
I've searched the forums, and the parts people have searched their reference books, and we can't find a seal for the diff on my 61' D100. It's the good ol' 8 3/4". Can anyone point me in the right direction?
What are the casting numbers on the center section?
741,389,742 ? The seals are still available.
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Re: 1961 Differential Pinion Seal

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BigBlockTrucks wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:55 pm
Snowdog wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:57 pm
I've searched the forums, and the parts people have searched their reference books, and we can't find a seal for the diff on my 61' D100. It's the good ol' 8 3/4". Can anyone point me in the right direction?
What are the casting numbers on the center section?
741,389,742 ? The seals are still available.
Are the pumpkins the same on the early tapered axle housings as the later housings?

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Re: 1961 Differential Pinion Seal

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657 is the standard in the 61 year, ID by the last 3 numbers on the case. This is the stock 3rd member and the seals should be available
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Re: 1961 Differential Pinion Seal

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Thank you everyone! All the help sure makes working on this thing a lot more enjoyable.
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