[Rick Parker]

The seal is installed correctly, however the "Other" seal is closest to the gold plate and rides on a ground surface of the axle, there is a remote chance it is leaking there. The black band/ring that you can see in the picture must be carefully inserted into the bore of the housing tube. It fits between th OD of the race and the ID of the tube. If you catch the edge of the seal or a flap is created by the seal folding, it will provide a path for leakage. You can apply a little sealer (I like "The Right Stuff" by Permatex) around the OD of the seal. The clamping of the of the seal by the bearing retainer compresses the rubber while in place and helps create the outer seal, as long as the inner seal and surfaces are OK it should serve you well.

This type of Roller Bearing will allow more thrust loading than a Sealed "Ball" type, and is the better choice if you like to Open Track but has a little more rolling resistance and since it uses the diff lube can lend itself to potential leaks as you have experienced. It also increases the track by about .100" per side compared to Sealed Ball type.

Rick