Difficulties installing & torquing rear drum - Help!

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by Bluebell

First line in post #4, I mentioned a washer ...... Now that I have looked in a parts book, I will say again, "You need a washer" I think it is a fairly thick one.

Will a new nut (any one the right size) run on the thread easily?

The washer is part number 351505 and it 5/32" thick.

Bob

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Bob C

The washer is part number 351505 and it 5/32" thick.

Bob

The washer is not in question here. He removed it temporarily at my request so that all of the axle threads would be exposed for the picture posted in post #20.

Everyone, please go back to post #20 and take a look at those threads, and comment on what you think of their condition. Are they likely to withstand the torque spec if an original Ford axle nut, with good threads, and the correct hardness is used? Your opinion of axle threads is what we are seeking here.