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SUHRsc · 03-26-2014, 05:33 PM

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

Kurt in NJ · 03-26-2014, 06:06 PM

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

Charlie Stephens · 03-26-2014, 06:07 PM

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

Joe K · 03-26-2014, 07:37 PM

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

SUHRsc · 03-26-2014, 07:41 PM

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

Jim Brierley · 03-28-2014, 12:09 PM

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

03-26-2014, 05:33 PM	#1
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 915	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 __________________ -WANTED- CYLINDER HEADS 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB - 19AS

03-26-2014, 06:06 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,556	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

03-26-2014, 06:07 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	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 Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 03-26-2014 at 06:20 PM.

03-26-2014, 07:37 PM	#4
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,612	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 __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

03-26-2014, 07:41 PM	#5
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 915	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 __________________ -WANTED- CYLINDER HEADS 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB - 19AS

03-28-2014, 12:09 PM	#6
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: 32 rear axle in Model-A rear? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) the axle shafts and other parts interchange, the whole assembly will not as the spring mounts are different.