Cracked open the rear end cover today, and drained out all the oil. Everything looked good, oil was clean, no water.

When I drained the oil out of the pan however, I found a cone shaped washer, about .030 thick and stainless steel. I believe this part goes between the spider gears and the case of the inner case.

Any idea were to get these? both are now missing from the spider gears.
While I have it apart figure I will replace all the outer axle bearings and seals. What bearing set, and outer seals do I need for the wagon axles.

 

Call or PM me I can help. Just want to be sure we get you the part you need. Have a few question to go over. Jim

J D

 

Here is a pic of the part

 

Looks like a side gear washer to me. How the heck did that get out!!! Never seen that before. Well there are many knowledgeable people on this site that are willing to help.

 

No idea, but it looks like it was ripped out.

The opposite side spider gear is missing also, from what I see, the only time these gears turn on a rear end is when you go around a corner?

 

I have plenty of those thrust washers.
The axle bearings for the 70-72 Vista is SET10.
The regular flat top wagons had the SET9.

 

thanks for the information, currently my axles have the cone type bearings installed. Any idea of what seal I need to use? Thanks again.

 

The outer seal is # 2689S

 

Here is the requested picture of the rear. Thanks again to all that have been helping me out with this stuff.

 

Ok another question about the bearing races? One side is tight in the tube, the other I can pull out until it is flush with the tube then it stops. Is this a problem? or can I reinstall them with aviation gasket material and it be ok, or something similar?

 

That's an 8.5" 10-bolt. A picture of the end of the tube,or shock mount area,will determine if it takes the SET9 or SET10 axle bearings. Looks like someone welded the tubes the the pumpkin.

 

I will get a picture, but wont get to post until Friday. Yes it looked to me like they had welded the hell out of it, at one time.

 

Had a few extra minutes so here it is, I hope you can see what you need.

 

Yes,that is the Vista style end,which takes the SET10 bearings.They offset the shock mounts inboard,to make additional room for the wider 2.5" brake shoes,and special offset backing plates.This kept the overall track width the same as the cars.

 

Thanks for the additional information, Now I can order my bearings, and seals