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Capt Kirk · 09-05-2016, 02:38 PM

Maybe I'm missing something in this thread? Why not clean the threads really well, lubricate and run the appropriate die down the threads slowly, back and forth, until it
threads freely by hand. Get the correct axle nut and washer and tighten to the specified torque? If it holds, it holds...if it doesn't the it's axle time. The drum appears to have survived a violent history...the axle may have been a recipient of some of that violence as well. You know...how you use to screw the nut on to protect the threads and beat the shaft with a BFH. Am I missing something?

09-05-2016, 02:38 PM	#12
Capt Kirk Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Clarkston MI Posts: 830	Re: Difficulties installing & torquing rear drum - Help! Maybe I'm missing something in this thread? Why not clean the threads really well, lubricate and run the appropriate die down the threads slowly, back and forth, until it threads freely by hand. Get the correct axle nut and washer and tighten to the specified torque? If it holds, it holds...if it doesn't the it's axle time. The drum appears to have survived a violent history...the axle may have been a recipient of some of that violence as well. You know...how you use to screw the nut on to protect the threads and beat the shaft with a BFH. Am I missing something? __________________ 35 Ford Cabriolet 56 Chevy Pickup 63 VW Bug Empty wallet