Need dust cap for freehub

[EMGX]

Any idea where I can buy dust cap for this freehub? I swapped out a 7 speed for 8-10 speed freehub but it didn't come with a dust seal. I tried to remove it from the old freehub but destroyed it in the process. Pictures includes the old freehub and the seal. Couldn't find anything similar on Amazon or eBay (or anywhere else).

 

[gromike]

Buy another freehub body, or run without.
I have no idea how to source those things.

 

[6zfshdb]

You may be able to source an "O" ring that will fit:

https://www.aceseal.com/tube-fitting-sizes-900-series#1

 

[stompandgo]

I'd leave it off. It will wear out faster, then you can replace it with the assembly.

 

[Gionnirocket]

It looks to be metal and rubber.
If your handy you might be able to tap it flat with a hammer, dremel off the old rubber and then layer it with some rtv silicone. You can use some wax paper to get a nice flat surface with the silicone.
A bit of work but they probably don't sell them individually.
.... or you can skip the silicone and cut a gasket from blank material.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Danco-6-in-x-6-in-x-1-16-in-Rubber-Packing-Sheets/5001794631?store=3305&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-plb-_-ggl-_-CRP_SHP_LIA_PLB_Online_Mid_Priority(E+Band)_Omni-_-5001794631-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22871707582&gbraid=0AAAAAD2B2W86Y2GsNDiPbNlUjAMeWa0pZ&gclid=CjwKCAiAncvMBhBEEiwA9GU_fon_l_yjR-rCrAKr8I0TiE14PJRv-Eqwd7MOfgEN5_YOfwvodR6kyxoCG4IQAvD_BwE

 

[spokewrench]

I did a browser search for "freehub dust seal." Then I selected "images." Lots of items. If one looked right, I'd check the diameters.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I did a browser search for "freehub dust seal." Then I selected "images." Lots of items. If one looked right, I'd check the diameters.

Correction on my part.... Seems ebay may be a good source if you know your model #

SHIMANO FH-M495-A Rear Left Seal Ring - Y3CR09000 | eBay

For use with Shimano FH-M495-A rear hubs. - Shimano Ultegra FH-6700. - Shimano 105 FH-R7000 / FH-5800 / FH-5700. - Shimano Tiagra FH-4600 / FH-4500. - Shimano Sora FH-3500. - Shimano Claris FH-2400. - Shimano Deore XT FH-M756-A.

www.ebay.com

 

[EMGX]

It's from a Dahon Jack 26" folder with a non-branded hub. The original 7 speed freehub had what seemed to be a significant wobble and I wanted to upgrade to 8 speed for a wider range 12-42t cassette that I had in the parts bin (possible for this hub without altering the 135mm O.L.D.). The only same apparing freehubs I could find that included measurements were on Amazon and Ebay. There is a FSA brand similar appearing hub that I found with Google lens but none of the listings included dimensions and no listing included the dust seal. None of the dust seals sold seperately that I saw include dimensions and none look quite like the one I removed from the stock freehub. I made a seal out of thin neoprene but it doesn't have the rigid metal to keep it in place so I'll probably remove it. I don't think that these seals are commonly used on freehubs anyway (at least the Shimano freehub that I removed from a different bike) so the cassette lockring might provide adequate dust protection for the wheel bearings.
Thanks for the replies.

 

[Gionnirocket]

It's from a Dahon Jack 26" folder with a non-branded hub. The original 7 speed freehub had what seemed to be a significant wobble and I wanted to upgrade to 8 speed for a wider range 12-42t cassette that I had in the parts bin (possible for this hub without altering the 135mm O.L.D.). The only same apparing freehubs I could find that included measurements were on Amazon and Ebay. There is a FSA brand similar appearing hub that I found with Google lens but none of the listings included dimensions and no listing included the dust seal. None of the dust seals sold seperately that I saw include dimensions and none look quite like the one I removed from the stock freehub. I made a seal out of thin neoprene but it doesn't have the rigid metal to keep it in place so I'll probably remove it. I don't think that these seals are commonly used on freehubs anyway (at least the Shimano freehub that I removed from a different bike) so the cassette lockring might provide adequate dust protection for the wheel bearings.
Thanks for the replies.

Or clean up the metal ring and use it with the gasket you already made?

 

[EMGX]

The metal ring is integral to the rubber part, is very thin and deformed beyond use.

 

[Gionnirocket]

The metal ring is integral to the rubber part, is very thin and deformed beyond use.

Yes I figured that... But it still would provide some rigidity and protection, or as they say, better than nothing.
But if it's not worth messing with, go commando

 

[EMGX]

My mistake, I found the old Shimano freehub which indeed does have a dust seal that looks more robust and removable so I should be able to swap that into the freehub on the Jack.