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Old 10-27-2016, 07:54 PM   #10
Ken/Alabama
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Default Re: '40 Lincoln axle shaft

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Originally Posted by copperpenny View Post
Ken, the 41-48 Lincoln axles are longer in length. Lincoln issued a new axle housing 16H4011 ...the shaft is about 1/2 inches longer. Also necessitated a change in the 41 fender skirts.The lower skirt edge was flattened to keep the wheel from rubbing the skirt.Did Ford change it's width also?
I think Ford changed to the longer axle in 42. Not sure about Lincoln. But I know they were the same thru 40.
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