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harleynut · 05-28-2016, 10:24 AM

Question...Which way does the axel key go in this is a 30 Phaeton. I don't want to pull the drum again, it was a real bear getting off.

Jim Brierley · 05-28-2016, 10:44 AM

All axle keys that I've seen have the tapers both facing the same way, and are installed with the taper towards (against) the axle. The longer, straight, side against to hub.

redmodelt · 05-28-2016, 10:57 AM

No 2 in photo, inboard and down. The key way in the axle has a curve that the taper fits into. Most keys I have seen just have the one taper, No 2.

harleynut · 05-28-2016, 11:07 AM

Thanks Guys......don't know what I'd do without the barn.

harleynut · 05-28-2016, 12:58 PM

A follow up on that axel key I have pictured is a new key never used straight from the vendor. It doesn't fit in the hub slot. If you use new keys check them out. Don't do what I did assume there perfect.

Del in NE Ohio · 05-29-2016, 07:41 AM

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So, did you get that left rear hub squared away??? Still stopping good?

29er · 05-29-2016, 12:56 PM

Here's an old thread that discussed the orientation of the rear axle key; perhaps it will be helpful:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136160

Mitch//pa · 05-29-2016, 08:47 PM

taper goes out and up

05-28-2016, 10:44 AM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Axel key All axle keys that I've seen have the tapers both facing the same way, and are installed with the taper towards (against) the axle. The longer, straight, side against to hub.

05-28-2016, 10:57 AM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,410	Re: Axel key No 2 in photo, inboard and down. The key way in the axle has a curve that the taper fits into. Most keys I have seen just have the one taper, No 2.

05-28-2016, 11:07 AM	#4
harleynut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 279	Re: Axel key Thanks Guys......don't know what I'd do without the barn.

05-28-2016, 12:58 PM	#5
harleynut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 279	Re: Axel key A follow up on that axel key I have pictured is a new key never used straight from the vendor. It doesn't fit in the hub slot. If you use new keys check them out. Don't do what I did assume there perfect.

05-29-2016, 07:41 AM	#6
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 467	Re: Axel key Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) So, did you get that left rear hub squared away??? Still stopping good?

05-29-2016, 12:56 PM	#7
29er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 465	Re: Axel key Here's an old thread that discussed the orientation of the rear axle key; perhaps it will be helpful: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136160

05-29-2016, 08:47 PM	#8
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Axel key taper goes out and up