Ford 80 Series / 84A2-F140 — Seal Installation
Repair & overhaul · Seal assembly
For the Ford 80 Series / 84A2-F140, from the Ford owner's manual.
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Before you start
- This seal is not designed for operation at temperatures above 110°F.
- Most cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Use only in a well-ventilated area free from excessive heat, sparks, and flame.
Procedure
- Inspect the bore of the seal liner (47) for wear or grooves.
- Slide the seal plate onto the shaft and against the intermediate; align the lubrication hole.
- Temporarily secure the seal plate to the intermediate using two capscrews and nuts (1/2 UNC x 1 1/2 inch long).
- Slide the seal spacer washer onto the shaft with the chamfered side facing the shaft shoulder.
- Position the inboard rotating element on the shaft with the chamfered side facing the spacer washer.
- Subassemble the inboard stationary seat, packing ring, and spring washer and press into the lubricated seal liner.
- Install the spacer sleeve and spring.
- Subassemble the outboard stationary seat, packing ring, and spring washer and press into the lubricated seal liner.
- Install the outboard rotating element with the chamfered side facing the impeller.
- Reinstall the automatic grease cup and piping (44, 45, and 46) and lubricate the seal.
Tools required
- Push tube (plastic pipe) Amazon
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Specs & values
- Lubricate the packing rings and seal liner with water or a very small amount of oil and apply a drop of light oil on the finished faces
Source: Ford owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.