Alternate ouput shaft seals for 89 Ram 50 2.6L?

[chrisk45]

The tranny oil was leaking the day I bought the truck. More than I'm comfortable driving with. I ordered a 2 pack of what I believe is the exact seal meant to be used (National 710319. Bore:2.283" OD:2.287" ID:1.496" Width: 0.433"). It's a press fit seal and I tried tapping it in with a large socket for even force distribution. Today I managed to bend both new seals after getting impatient from not being able to get them in. I already ordered another one, but is there an all rubber seal that I could use in lieu of the press fit? I've looked extensively online and can't seem to find one with dimensions that I would be comfortable with using. Every YouTube video I've watched of people doing that job involves what seems to be a rubber seal every time. Seems like it would be a lot easier than what I've been dealing with. Please help me lol

[FMS88]

Is the transmission manual or automatic? 2wd or 4wd?

[Salteen]

I could not find one, maybe try a smaller socket?

[chrisk45]

2WD automatic. Also worth noting, whoever installed the previous one did not use a press fit seal. It was all rubber with silicone sealer around the bore. I'm assuming it worked when it was initially installed or they probably wouldn't have left it there.

[FMS88]

Here's another forum post from a member who appears to have had the same problem:
http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/showthread.php/7733-1989-2-0-with-automatic-trans-output-shaft-seal

From what I've been able to find, the MD951482 seal is smaller (1.575 x 2.244 x .5118 (40x57xx13mm)) than the National 710319 seal. Have you measured the bore of the trans tail/extension housing and the the diameter of the slip yoke? If you have those numbers, you should be able to find a seal that corresponds to those dimensions.