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Title: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: NH LaSalle on November 28, 2021, 04:06:22 PM
What is the correct parts number for the rear wheel seals for a 1939 Series 50 La Salle?  Is there a source for these?  Does the rear axle have to be pulled to install them?  Thanks
Title: Re: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: wheikkila on November 28, 2021, 08:28:21 PM
You don't have to pull the rear end. You have to pull the drums with a puller. Unbolt the backing plates and use a slid hammer to pull out the axle shaft. The bearings then have to be pressed off and on the axles. I purchased mine at either Northwestern Auto Supply 616-241-5611. Or Cadillac Parts Limited 856-753-6788.
            Thanks Wayne   
Title: Re: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: NH LaSalle on November 29, 2021, 09:00:40 AM
Wayne

Thanks for the prompt response, advice and leads on replacement bearings.

Bob
Title: Re: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: harvey b on November 29, 2021, 09:36:49 AM
the cadillac part number is 141 8889 it fits a wide range of years,i was able to get one at my local parts place,they crossed that number to a modern number. the seal fits  37-50,60:38-50,60,60s,65:39-50,60s,61:40-50,52,60s,72:1941:1942:1946 thru 1949 exc CC.  that is the listing from the MPL.they are still available aftermarket,see if you can find a place that still has the old books ;D. good luck harveyb
Title: Re: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: harvey b on November 29, 2021, 10:13:15 AM
I was able to find the old box my seal came in, it is part number 15975  it is a SKF brand seal,Hopefully that will get yo in the right direction, harveyb
Title: Re: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: NH LaSalle on November 29, 2021, 04:32:29 PM
Harvey

Thanks for the additional info.

Bob
Title: Re: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: LaSalle5019 on November 29, 2021, 09:59:13 PM
The seals can be replaced without removing the bearings. Pull the drums, remove the backing plates and the axles come out with the bearings attached. Then replace the seals.
Title: Re: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: NH LaSalle on November 30, 2021, 12:55:03 PM
Scott

Thanks for the additional clarifying comments.

Bob
Title: Re: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: Jay Friedman on November 30, 2021, 11:46:32 PM
For the seals try South Shore Bearing   info@southshorebearing.com  877-768-8427
Title: Re: 1939 La Salle Rear Wheel Seals
Post by: NH LaSalle on December 02, 2021, 01:45:53 PM
Thanks for all of the input