Re: [FWDLK] Torsion bar seals

[Wayne Graefen <wgraefen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In 1957 there were no factory seals on the torsion bars and that is
why you won't find them in the '57 literature.  The seals were
introduced in '58 after reports came back from the dealerships for
the need for something like this to try to stop rusting in the bar
mounts as well as associated undesirable sounds.

1613 388  is the part number of the seals.  Chrysler calls them
"Seal, bar or spring rear end anchor".
A search on www.partsvoice.com reveals that three dealers have them.

I'm thinking Gary Goers offers them but if not, they are not
uncommon

Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Reggie Knowlton" <Reggie_Knowlton@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 10:13 AM
Subject: Torsion bar seals


I have been trying to find the part number for the torsion bar seals
for
the 1957 DeSoto. ( They go on the trailing end to keep water and
dirt out
of the adjuster ) Do you know what they are? My parts sheet doesn't
show
them but the service manual ( Motors ) references them in the
portion on
torsion bar removal and installation.


Reginald C. Knowlton
Dominion Resources Services, Inc.
IT-Field Services
Telecommunications Technician
Phone:757-857-2365
Pager: (800) 272-5643 9850
Fax: 757-857-2500
Email: reggie_knowlton@xxxxxxx

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