[Mikeinnj]

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Originally Posted by California Charlie

Hi Guys, Once looking for some answers to me being stumped once again with trying to make progress on my 1931 Model A Ford. Making one step forward and two steps backward.

Here's what's going on. I'm reassembling the rear end differential. Went through the Pre-Load process, etc.

When I install both left and right axle housings to the center housing, and torque the bolts to 35in pounds, the left axle freewheels and appears not attached to the driveshaft.

When I separate the right axle housing from the center housing, leaving the left housing still attached, the left axle then appears firmly connected to the driveshaft gearing. When I spin the driveshaft the left axle then turns.

Then when I re-tighten the right axle housing to the center housing, the left axle once again appears to detach from the driveshaft and freewheels.

I can't figure out what is happening with this assembly process to create the issue I'm having. Any thoughts from anyone.

I have every restoration book under the sun, but can't seem to find this situation in any of them.

Thanks very much for anyone's input to resolving this matter.

Torque on the banjo bolts should be 35 foot pounds, not inch pounds. But this has nothing to do with the question.... RESPONSE # 5 IS CORRECT.