Spring into Summer
 

Just a thread to brag and suggest and take advice: Spring Time...what I did and what you suggest.

I changed the oil, torqued the head bolts, checked the rear, trans and radiator. I jacked up the wheels and adjusted the brakes. Lubricated the grease fittings, and the distributor points. I actually crawled under the car and spun and lubricated all the clevis pins in the brakes and other areas and lubricated the emergency brake pawl. I want to check the "banjo" bolts in the rear...if you have not checked these please do this...it's in the Red Book and they are often loose. My still pending job...

I think I am ready ready for summer 2025...your thoughts are welcome as we all need help.

Re: Spring into Summer
 

Did you check the torque on your rear axle nuts?

Enjoy your summer.

Re: Spring into Summer
 

I did not based on the fact they are held tight by cotter pins....so I ask the question...why would that be an item they mention? I agree with you the item is mentioned...but I was always puzzled why...if it is tightened and a castle nut is used and a cotter pin installed...how does free play become an issue?

Re: Spring into Summer
 

Torque to about 100. Reason! You just have the key to make everything work if hub becomes loose. Over time and use your hub could start to loosen up on the axel. Pressure of the hub on the axel, tapper, is only thing that really makes it work. The key is more of a guide.

Take my word on this one. Check the tongue. You don’t want to ruin you axel.

Enjoy