Hey guys getting ready to install my SB DD hopefully this weekend . I wanted to go ahead and replace the rear main while I'm in there and am looking for any last minute advice. Also where should I buy it?? Heard Dodge is really high, go figure...

My NV5600 rear seal has been seeping for a while now, very little but while I have it out I might as well replace it as well... Do I need the special tool to remove and install this one? Any tips for this as well? Where to order the seal kit?

Thanks
Brian

PS if you have part numbers for what I need post em up!!

 

bump (10 char lim)

 

You can call South Plains Cummins....just North of Ft. Worth.

NAPA prob could get you a seal that wasnt too bad. On both accounts.

UM.....a seal installer would be good to have because its large. BUT not needed. A block of wood can be made to work to get it started.

If you wanted...i could put a call into Petit in Gainesville and see if they would let you use their JD Rear Main Instal Kit.....i would bet you could get one of thoes to work. Other than that...its not lanching a rocket......

 

You can find CSP here.

 

I picked up a jobber seal for $50 for the rear main. Dodge wanted $140, Cummins wanted $70. Comes with an installation ring to hammer it in, and the seal pilot. Remember to keep the crank clean and dry, and pull the pilot out AFTER you have the seal in place on the crank. I didn't, and there is a nice drip under my truck all the time.

 

Thanks for the responses... Picking up the rear main at Cummins for $47 with install ring and pilot... And the NV5600 seal I'll grab from the ******* for $10 wish me luck!!

 

ummm why does dealer with a st-ealer get starred out???

 

... because it violates Section III, Chapter 7, Part VI, Paragraph 2 (last sentence):

... "nor besmirch the potentially good reputation of occasionally reputable business enterprises such as an OEM (vehicle manufacturer) or it's network of dealerships... (sic) to avoid possible legal repercussions to DTR, it's owners and/or affiliates."

Phew! Hope this helps!

 

Wow that's hmmm.. well?? Wasn't mentioning any dealer names... In my mind the fact that I have to drive an extra 10 miles to get the same part at Cummins for less than half of the price as well as a non-outdated rear main makes them a st-ealer in my book.... Just for fun I asked about their 15-40? 21.99 a gallon... nuf said....