32 rear axle in Model-A rear?
 

The big green book lists 28-32 axle as interchangeable. I just would like to confirm before disassembling a '32 rear. Will the axle shafts interchange into a 30/31 Model-A rear without any problems?

I have a pretty galled up taper on both shafts on the A rear. One even seems to let the drum sit in too far as it had a shim on it when I initially took it apart.

Thanks for any help
Zach

Re: 32 rear axle in Model-A rear?
 

There are 2 different 32 rears, the one using the same center banjo section has the same gears and axles as the A----if the area where the torque tube attaches is round like the A the in nerds are like A, if the area is scalloped like later V8 then the parts won't work

Re: 32 rear axle in Model-A rear?
 

Most '32 axles will work fine in a Model A but I don't think the late '32 will work. You can identify the late rear end by scollops where the torque tube attaches to the center section.

Charlie Stephens

Re: 32 rear axle in Model-A rear?
 

I seem to remember that a 32 scallop rear that came through my hands had a 4.11 gear ratio? Back then (pre overdrive & Mitchell) the 4.11 was what everyone wanted to get away from.

Can this be correct?

Joe K

Re: 32 rear axle in Model-A rear?
 

Thanks guys, should have mentioned this is an early '32 rear.
I'll strip it down tomorrow, hopefully the '32 axles look better!

Thanks
Zach

Re: 32 rear axle in Model-A rear?
 

the axle shafts and other parts interchange, the whole assembly will not as the spring mounts are different.