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Dustman985
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 Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:11 am Post subject: Axle tube problems |
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So I pulled the trans out of this '63 Ghia for a client because the axle tube flanges were leaking oil like crazy. I got them sealed up with new gaskets and reinstalled. The left side went together fine, but I'm fighting with the right. I got the tube on, but when I reinstall the bearing and cover and torque them down, it binds. I pulled the bearing to inspect it. It looked fine, and sure enough, the axle isn't clearing the tube. I may just be special enough for a helmet, but what am I doing wrong here?
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Axle tube problems |
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Have the fulcrum plates slipped?
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked  |
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Dustman985
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:31 am Post subject: Re: Axle tube problems |
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Man, I sure hope not. How can I tell for sure?
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:37 am Post subject: Re: Axle tube problems |
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The only sure way to tell is to pull the flange and look. You still have the trans out ?
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Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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Dustman985
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:57 am Post subject: Re: Axle tube problems |
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Yep! I pulled the tube off and ran it through its range of motion. Probably also a stupid question, thing ring goes under the bearing, right?
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Axle tube problems |
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yes the spacer goes under the bearing but it is hard to tell from the pics, it looks like one of the fulcrum plates has slipped.
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Dustman985
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Axle tube problems |
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I kinda thought so. They are supposed to lay flush with the spade on the axle, right? I don't have my repair manual on me
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