trying to find axle bearing and seal for my 68 442.axle unbolts by four bolts and has 12 bolts holding cover on if that helpls.just picked up car seal was leaking when i got apart found bearing sleave was hitting seal and tor out also has china bearings in wonder if they didnt get bearing on all the way thats why it hit?or didnt get seal on all the way figured i would start over get it right.
thanks for help todd

 

I get some of my bearings at Carquest, or I go to an industrial bearing supplier as another source...take your old bearing with you, and the seal too...there are numbers on there that can be cross referenced...

 

unfortunately someone replaced bearings with china onesnot sure if they didnt get on all the way or what but bearing keeper rubbed on seal and wrecked it.found jd race and restoration on this site they showed bearing and seal #s on their site.hopefully this will work.

 

Jim at JD Race knows his stuff. Don't be afraid to contact him directly, he will help you!

 

found a shop that will take care of me had bearings also.one more question about how much gear lube does it take to fill housing back up.i drained all the old out also you should use 80/90 correct?
thanks

 

Right. Not sure how much offhand, but it you have posi, you'll also need the posi additive.

 

found the problem the person that put the new bearings in put seal in backwards the spring was towards axle.got her all back together just got back from a spin worked great.this sure is a fun car to drive handles great for a old girl.roads in my area are pretty curvy.now to get the gas gauge working.one step at a time to get her back to tip top shape.
thanks again for all the help.

 

usually 2.5 quarts will do it. But less buy 8oz. if you are using limited slip additive. The fill plug on the passenger side of the center section diff housing casting is also the fill site ...Once the fluid starts to roll back out of the fill whole you are full and quickly take the plug and reinstall. YOUR done.
TIP: make sure you are filling this diff on a flat surface to get the level correct. It is essential because the axle bearings require the fluid also to stay lubed and if the level is low they will NOT get the proper oiling and fail quickly. Jim