Fixing 9" Ford bolt leaks

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#1 Post by **John_Heard** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:53 am

I'm having a problem with leakage around the carrier bolts on my 9" rearend. From the factory they had copper washers on them but I've wore out/lost/damaged most of mine. Regular washers let it leak just enough to be a pain. Any reccomendations on what to use as a replacement for the OEM washers? I haven't been able to find any around here.

ed mats · #2 Post by **ed mats** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:24 pm

You can sometimes find those brass/copper washers at a tractor dealer or repair shop. Thats were I purchase mine. Diesel engines use them to seal fuel fittings.

#3 Post by **John_Heard** » Sat Oct 01, 2005 8:40 am

Thanks Ed, I'll try that.

Guest · #4 Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 01, 2005 4:39 pm

You may be able to find the washers at a hydraulic supply house as well. They use them on banjo fittings.

one_fast_camaro · #5 Post by **one_fast_camaro** » Sat Oct 01, 2005 7:16 pm

Just curious here, Do you use a paper gasket or silicon for your gasket? I've always used silicon but with that it is a pain in the butt to get the center section out.

#6 Post by **John_Heard** » Sat Oct 01, 2005 9:22 pm

I use those felpro blue ones, still a pain getting the heavy chunk out of there.

Craig W. · #7 Post by **Craig W.** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:56 pm

You might find some brake hose washers the right size if the hydraulic hose supplier doesn't have them. Maybe something for a big truck might be big enough to fit.

MOKAN RACER · #8 Post by **MOKAN RACER** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 5:09 pm

Hey John,I of course got new ones when I bought the kit from Maer on E-bay. But I,m sure you could get them from him.Just dont know what shipping charges would be.

madness67203 · #9 Post by **madness67203** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:14 pm

a ford dealer can still order them but they are pretty high dollar, I found some brass washers at ace hardware. Another guy turned me onto them, what works for him

Fixing 9" Ford bolt leaks

Fixing 9" Ford bolt leaks

9" carrier bolt leaks

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