Hi guys,
I am working to restore an M3A4 handcart with roller bearings rather than bushings and sleeves.
The picture posted above (borrowed from handcartz.smugmug.com) shows several seal parts that I seem to be missing. Have you ever found a source for the inner and outer grease seals?
Starting at the left side, I am missing
#3 (felt ring only)
#4 grease seal cup (fits inside cup #3)
#7 (felt ring only)
#8 missing outer cup, part of grease seal
Any sources or take-off parts that you know of??
WTB - M3A4 grease seal parts
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Re: WTB - M3A4 grease seal parts
Instead of replacing the felt seals with new felt seals, does anyone know of modern neoprene seals that would fit this application??
Kirk Gustafson
359th Infantry Regt. 90th Div. WWII HRS
1942 Chevy G506 1-1/2 ton 4x4 Cargo
1943 Ben Hur water trailer
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1943 Ben Hur water trailer
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Re: WTB - M3A4 grease seal parts
Kirk. Maybe you can replace the bearings with sealed ball bearings like the post below. Then you won't need seals. Just a thought.
Roger
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Re: WTB - M3A4 grease seal parts
Roger, I like that idea. Thanks! I'll reach out and see if I can get a bearing number...
Kirk Gustafson
359th Infantry Regt. 90th Div. WWII HRS
1942 Chevy G506 1-1/2 ton 4x4 Cargo
1943 Ben Hur water trailer
359th Infantry Regt. 90th Div. WWII HRS
1942 Chevy G506 1-1/2 ton 4x4 Cargo
1943 Ben Hur water trailer
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