Axle Housing Gasket

[USMC6062]

Has anyone ever bought the gasket that goes in between the chunk and the housing on 5 Ton axles, if so where did you get it and how much was it?. The part number out of the TM is 7346814. If it wasn't a holiday I could call around now and find out myself. Thanks

 

[grounded]

you can get them from memphis and boyce. they are a THIN paper gasket. dont waste your time with it. just go get some RTV and be done with it use it on all mine. $3 tube at advanced goes along ways

 

[USMC6062]

I knew I was gonna get the "just use RTV", which is what I originaly planned on until I realized they used gaskets. I already looked up the gasket specs, and it is 1/32" thick. I know it isn't much, but it does have to have some affect on alignment of the axles in relation to the housing, especially on the front where there is a seal involved near the chunk. I'm scared to even ask Memphis, I'm sure they have it, but will want a fortune for it, and it's probably something they reproduce, not a military part. Worst case I will just buy some gasket material and make one. One reason I would like to keep the gasket, is it would be easier during assembly. It's not like you can apply the RTV then just pick the chunk up and put it in place, I have to pick it up and move it with my tractor. So, I'm thinking it would turn into a mess trying to use RTV.

 

[brianrbull]

I worked in a Heavy truck driveline shop for 6 years and we NEVER used a gasket, Even on the Mac style Diffs (same as Military Top Drop In) That being said , I would use the RTV .

 

[grounded]

you would be suprised at how many places use RTV. but its your truck and the gaskets are alot cheaper then shipping its just what ever you feel best with. for me its just easier and simpler. i put the chunk partly in then apply the RTV then sit it down the last couple inches. no mess. sinch it down and go on your way..

 

[Westech]

I am a guy who likes to use the paper gaskets and a thin spray with RTV copper. I never had one leak with that combo.