Rucan 5 #1 Posted August 12 Has anyone been told to replace to axle seals on the same side? I took off the axle seal on my 414-8 and called wheelhorse about ordering the proper seal. The lady on the phone said the kit they sell comes with 2 axle seals per side and I should replace them both. Anyone ever heard of this? I have seen videos of guys changing them and never seen them take two seals out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,582 #2 Posted August 12 There are four seals total on an 8-speed transmission. One axle seal per side. One brake drum seal. One input shaft seal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rucan 5 #3 Posted August 12 10 minutes ago, Rucan said: Has anyone been told to replace to axle seals on the same side? I took off the axle seal on my 414-8 and called wheelhorse about ordering the proper seal. The lady on the phone said the kit they sell comes with 2 axle seals per side and I should replace them both. Anyone ever heard of this? I have seen videos of guys changing them and never seen them take two seals out. she told me the kit they sell is 2 axle seals per side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,582 #4 Posted August 12 16 minutes ago, Rucan said: she told me the kit they sell is 2 axle seals per side. I've never heard of such a thing and I've never seen a wheel horse transmission with two axle seals per side. Where are you dealing with? Can you get a part number? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,585 #5 Posted August 12 Yes some do use 2 axle seals per side 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,582 #6 Posted August 12 22 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Yes some do use 2 axle seals per side Very cool Garry. Looks like late 90s and up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,653 #7 Posted August 12 FYI - if you look thru either the SKF or National Oil seal Catalog, sometimes there is a listing, by size, for either a single lip seal or a slightly wider double lip seal. I do not recall if 1-1/8" has both. Doesn't mean it's readily available either..... Got hosed on a similar part before. Just because it's listed does mean they actually make it...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 706 #8 Posted August 12 2 minutes ago, ri702bill said: FYI - if you look thru either the SKF or National Oil seal Catalog, sometimes there is a listing, by size, for either a single lip seal or a slightly wider double lip seal. I do not recall if 1-1/8" has both. Doesn't mean it's readily available either..... Got hosed on a similar part before. Just because it's listed does mean they actually make it...... They will ALWAYS take your money though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,653 #9 Posted August 12 You mean they ALWAYS have their hand out.... like an ex-wife!! Back in my days of designng custom Automation Equipment, I learned to pick my purchased items early in the project. A good supply vendor will work with you to find what you need / want. A not-so-good vendor will let you place the order, inform you that there are none on the shelf (true), none at the Manufacturer (semi true), then finally admit they are either no longer being made, or could be made with a minimum order of 144 or so... A waste of time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,800 #10 Posted August 13 You can use 2 seals per side I would pack a little grease in between them to keep the outer one lubricated and reduce wear on the axle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
