1975 Torino steering knuckle foam seal

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   Disassembling the front end for a rebuild ,when I removed the dust shield from the spindle / knuckle , I noticed the remnants of a foam seal . It is attached / glued to the face of the spindle , around the inner grease seal flange .  Is that a part that’s available anywhere anymore ? I imagine it’s there to prevent grit/dirt from getting into the seal area . There wasn’t much left of them , but should probably go back together with something that resembles it . Any suggestions??

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pyntre Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 29-March-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 166	Post Options Post Reply Quote pyntre Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1975 Torino steering knuckle foam seal Posted: 13-January-2023 at 8:33AM
	Disassembling the front end for a rebuild ,when I removed the dust shield from the spindle / knuckle , I noticed the remnants of a foam seal . It is attached / glued to the face of the spindle , around the inner grease seal flange . Is that a part that’s available anywhere anymore ? I imagine it’s there to prevent grit/dirt from getting into the seal area . There wasn’t much left of them , but should probably go back together with something that resembles it . Any suggestions??

72 RS 351 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2342	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72 RS 351 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-January-2023 at 10:16AM
	Those are basically factory only and made to reduce debris from getting to the seals and bearings. So most people leave what's there in place. You could try to add something if it could survive the heat, but it's not critical.
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Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 5798	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-January-2023 at 11:24PM
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