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Old 10-20-2019, 03:13 PM   #21
jim galli
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Default Re: Why did my axle break?

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Originally Posted by ursus View Post
I have some axle shafts that are in nice shape except for an annular groove worn into the shaft where it rides in the seal inside the housing. Is this a potential site for breakage or not a concern (aside from oil leagake)?
It appears this is the area of the breakage in my case. Groove gets worn and perhaps even a bit more heat at that one spot over 90 years. Maybe this spot becomes the "stress riser"?

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Originally Posted by ronn View Post
maybe the HS buddies were doing hole shots, while you were out picking up lunch...........?
I'm more worried about the transmission when they drive than the rear end. Crunch crunch crunch.

Hey, if it only breaks every 90 years, I'm good with it.
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