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BlockBuster · 11-04-2013, 03:41 PM

Gents-

Thanks for all your help over the last several months. My rearend is rebuilt using Mr. Endy's disertation, my flywheel trued and installed, engine, clutch and transmission installed and I now have a roller to push around this winter.

When installing one rear hub to axle, the axle keyway and key fit was just a tad bit loose. There is no tapping the key in; it falls into place with no resistance. However, the keyway is true and not wallowed out, otherwise I never would have installed it. I tried two new keys and they're equally loose. I'm talking a couple thousandths the length of the keyway. Is it prudent to buy oversized key stock and massage it to fit? Peening the edges of the keyway doesn't seem right. Any and all information appreciated.

11-04-2013, 03:41 PM	#1
BlockBuster Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SEMass Posts: 46	Axle key to keyway fit Gents- Thanks for all your help over the last several months. My rearend is rebuilt using Mr. Endy's disertation, my flywheel trued and installed, engine, clutch and transmission installed and I now have a roller to push around this winter. When installing one rear hub to axle, the axle keyway and key fit was just a tad bit loose. There is no tapping the key in; it falls into place with no resistance. However, the keyway is true and not wallowed out, otherwise I never would have installed it. I tried two new keys and they're equally loose. I'm talking a couple thousandths the length of the keyway. Is it prudent to buy oversized key stock and massage it to fit? Peening the edges of the keyway doesn't seem right. Any and all information appreciated.