'51 Special
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The shop manual says, with respect to front wheel bearing installation for a '51 Buick (and likely many other models) "always install a new wheel bearing oil seal." It goes on to say: "To avoid damaging the oil seal packing use Packing Expander J 3082 to install bearing inner cone in seal before installation in hub." It goes on to explain how to use the Packing Expander J 3082.
Well and fine. But I do not have a Packing Expander J 3082, and have no idea where to find one. I cannot be the only one here who has been in this situation. Please suggest any solution that worked for you. Thanx.
Well and fine. But I do not have a Packing Expander J 3082, and have no idea where to find one. I cannot be the only one here who has been in this situation. Please suggest any solution that worked for you. Thanx.