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I just finished one of my pinion seal adapters! PICTURES>

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:49 pm
by Chunk
These are sweet. No more leaks for me! :D Fun project too. Plus... I can now use a modern seal. It started out as a piece of 1018 cold rolled bar stock like this
Image I then cheated a bit and hogged out the center with a hole saw like this..
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After this procedure,I cut the center hole to proper size (including the interferance fit for the seal)
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I then created a relief cut for the shoulder of the seal
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I then machined the outside diameter to mimick the original seal (including the interference fit)
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After this process was done,I flipped the adapter over in the chuck and removed the extra material it didn't need
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and some more to bring it to the proper thickness...
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Here is the end result without the seal completely installed
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After a few thoughts,I added two 1/4-20 threaded blind holes in case I ever have to actually remove the adapter with a puller
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I still have to do a better counter sink on the holes. What do you all think? I cant wait to make some spotlight mounts! :D

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:53 pm
by Chunk
I still don't know how to post pictures right. They were supposed to go up and down,not sideways. :roll: How do I fix this?

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:26 am
by W_A_Watson_II
Nice adapter! I like the threaded holes for removal.

As for posting, just put some line breaks (hit the enter key) between pictures. you should be able to edit the post and do this.

Will

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:41 am
by Chunk
Thanks for the heads up on the pictures! :D I was thinking... I could also machine a groove(s) on the outside for an "O" ring or two. Just a thought.

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:56 am
by W_A_Watson_II
Since your adapter is solid, rather than the stamped formed metal version sold by Vintage, the outer diameter O-Ring might be a good idea. The stamped/formed stile can deform like a seal to fit the varying housing diameter but yours can't.

Impressive Work

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:26 pm
by m-37Bruce
Nice job Chunk, I like the "O" idea.
Thanks For Sharing,

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:00 am
by Lifer
WOW! Great work! Must be nice to have your own machine shop! ;)

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:54 am
by Chunk
W_A_Watson_II wrote:Since your adapter is solid, rather than the stamped formed metal version sold by Vintage, the outer diameter O-Ring might be a good idea. The stamped/formed stile can deform like a seal to fit the varying housing diameter but yours can't.
Doesn't matter if they're solid. They're fitted to my truck. What does vintage charge for they're adapters. where are they on the website?
I didn't see them.

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:05 pm
by W_A_Watson_II
Seal, Drive Pinion — Large (approx. 4” diameter) NEW [Ord # 7411822] (9 5/8” large differential only). Fits Vehicle Type: B,C,D,E,F Part # 10:928114 $23.50

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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:56 pm
by Chunk
Thanks Will. Does this asapter use a modern seal? What national seal # fits this adapter?.

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:37 am
by W_A_Watson_II
Chunk wrote:Thanks Will. Does this asapter use a modern seal? What national seal # fits this adapter?.
Yes a modern seal, but I've already installed it and if I can rear a number I'll post it when I can.

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:02 pm
by Josh
well done!

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:53 pm
by W_A_Watson_II
Chuck,

Here is the Seal Assembly Info: New-Star S-B601 (Replacement for 928114)
Here is the Seal Info: TAKSEAL DF 240-156-12 (OD ~ 2.615")

Re: I just finished one of my pinion seal adapters! PICTURES

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:24 am
by sunsetoutpost2
What's the chance of you posting the dimensions or a drawing if your adapter?