Unknown SYE Kit Help

Beachhead

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In the process of repairing and rebuilding my 231 Transfer Case, and i've run into a snag. The seal kit I ordered does not have anything for the rear output shaft, which has a sort of slip yoke eliminator kit on it in the way of a flat brass colored flange. The number on the oil seal doesn't cross reference, I can't find one that fits, and I cannot identify what brand of SYE kit this is to contact the manufacturer. I've talked with Novak who I bought the seal kit from, and to Rubicon Express who I thought was who made the SYE kit, but neither of them had an answer.

I've attached photos and hoping someone can tell me what this thing is?

Thank you.

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I am trying to replace the rear seal on my transfer case and I have the exact same SYE you do. Did you ever figure out what seal fits it and what brand it end up being?

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I called around to a bunch of different manufacturers, was never able to find out what brand that was. Also went through several seals and never made any progress. I think we ended up just using the old seal and it held.
 
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I called around to a bunch of different manufacturers, was never able to find out what brand that was. Also went through several seals and never made any progress. I think we ended up just using the old seal and it held.

I end up finding one. I had to get the exact size (43mm X 65.2mm X 12mm) then did some research online and found this one - Precision Oil Seal #470460. The outer diameter is slightly loose in the bore so I applied a thin layer of Grey Permatex around the outside of the seal and slid it in and let it set for a day to dry. No leaks and the shaft yoke fits perfectly. You can get it locally at the auto parts store or I did see it t Amazon.

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