1954-55 324 Valve Stem Seals

Old Feb 12, 2025 | 04:35 PM
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1954-55 324 Valve Stem Seals

Looking for a compatible replacement valve stem seal.
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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 04:27 AM
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Can you measure the id and od of the seals you have ? And the valve stem size. Any decent automotive machine shop should be able to figure out which ones you need if you have those dimensions. They look similar to a Chrysler seal but need dimensions to be sure.

I think this is a set of the originals but I would not buy them. They are probably dried up after 70 years
https://www.ebay.com/itm/314829008240
Old Feb 13, 2025 | 07:16 AM
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I would measure the valve stem diameter, valve guide diameter and valve spring I.D.. And the approximate length of the valve seals you have. I don't think you can accurately measure a moulded part. . I wouldn't be surprised to find they fit other engines.

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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 08:06 AM
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Most complete gasket sets contain the proper valve stem seals.
Madmax, have you bought your gasket set yet?

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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Jones
Most complete gasket sets contain the proper valve stem seals.
Madmax, have you bought your gasket set yet?
Those seals look a lot taller than the factory ones if the part number I found is correct.
Old Feb 13, 2025 | 06:50 PM
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Fusick has them, just looking for a part number in something I can just pick up locally at Napa. https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts...?number=VSS514
The Fusick seals look like mine.
Old Feb 13, 2025 | 06:54 PM
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Yes, I bought a Best Gasket kit. I will be damned, they are in there! Thank you Charlie!
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