[Bob Carriere]

Hi Phil

Will get some pictures and more info from home tonite....meanwhile.

Item 1..... I have elected to paint all internal parts with POR 15 in a light grey almost identical to the early Ford engine grey. It seals the parts very well and you can see any future leaks very easily.

Item 2..... the large seals for the front axles are readily available for about $25...... will dig up the number tonite...

Item 3..... not sure which parts or shims you are referring to... the only shimd on the front axles are little disks with a central hole that fits on the pins.bearing that allows the axle to pivot for steering..... as to the centereing of the axle shafts withthe pivot I need to chat some more with you to propely understand.

Said shims are avaialble from Dirk in Holland or cannibalise other axles...... a lot fo the axles I have taken apart which had evidence of prior repairs had no shims left. Be caeful with the small top and bottom bearings that holds the pins.... they are no longer available except for NOS..... if you check Phil Waterman's site you will see a tool he made to regrease these bearing prior to re-installing.

More tonite.

Bob C.