Driveshaft Dust Cap

[Hyp3rDeath101]

I've got another idea for a seal, but I'm currently waiting for a new U-joint from RockAuto. One of the bearing caps did a Chernobyl, and blew its top off while I was pressing it in.

 

[GoToGuy]

A source for new seal or some compromise? Have checked all the usual seal suppliers? SKF, American Rawhide, National, orange bearing, and others, they also stock and supply . A wide variety of sellers any might have on shelf.
It's a rather important rotating part, using the correct seal is the best choice. An unsuitable substitute would result in shorted service life. Excess wear, vibration . The long term of a replacing the shaft could be $$$. Good luck!

 

[GoToGuy]

Could you show us what happened on the U joint?

 

[scott2093]

Unfortunately, it looks like Fort Wayne Clutch & Driveline is out of those seals.

Yeah I just used it to verify the reference to the GM 26047142..

Here it looks like a possible seal.... references the GM part number for the dust cap that it fits...But the dust cap is out of stock..

Dennys Driveshafts > AAM 7827942

When you are shopping for AAM 7827942, choose Denny's Driveshafts for the full line of AAM parts.

www.dennysdriveshaft.com

Still doesn't look like first pic..... but does look like post #3

I do think calling any driveline place around you would probably yield exactly where to get the goods....

 

[Hyp3rDeath101]

Could you show us what happened on the U joint?

U-joint bearing cap that blew up

 

[Hyp3rDeath101]

Had this oil seal lying around. Had to remove the rubber piece in the middle of the seal, and hammer the seal over the splines. Then I got an o-ring the right size. I'll drive around for a few weeks, and see if the custom seal works properly.