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Jasper · 09-04-2018, 08:04 PM

Hi. I’m a new guy from Nevada and I’m not very computer literate so my son helped me get set up here. My grandpa bought 29 pickup new and I’m the second owner. I drove it to school in high school years. That was 50 years ago and now I’m restoring it. I’m doing all my own work but I need a little guidance from time to time. Hope you guys can help. The axles on both sides have maybe an eighth of an inch wiggle up ab down, not end play. Is this normal and the bearing and tapered shaft carry and center it or do I need to disassemble and replace parts. Thanks

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Terry, NJ · 09-04-2018, 08:29 PM

Yes, When the drum is off. Look inside your drum and look at where the bearing rides and you'll see how it was designed. The rear axle bearing rides on the protrusion sticking out from the axle housing. Take the drum off and the axle becomes "free Floating".
Terry

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Hi. I’m a new guy from Nevada and I’m not very computer literate so my son helped me get set up here. My grandpa bought 29 pickup new and I’m the second owner. I drove it to school in high school years. That was 50 years ago and now I’m restoring it. I’m doing all my own work but I need a little guidance from time to time. Hope you guys can help. The axles on both sides have maybe an eighth of an inch wiggle up ab down, not end play. Is this normal and the bearing and tapered shaft carry and center it or do I need to disassemble and replace parts. Thanks

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CWPASADENA · 09-04-2018, 10:33 PM

If you have not already done so, I would purchase the Model A Mechanics Handbook by Les Andrews. There are 3 volumes. Vol 1 would be most useful but I would suggest buying all 3. These are available from most Model A Parts suppliers such as Bert's in Colorado or Brattons on the East Coast.

Good luck with your project and welcome to The Barn.

Chris W.

quickchange · 09-05-2018, 12:43 AM

Where in Nevada, Joe Callahan Carson city , Concours parts, If you need help , if not the books above are the best for dyo , Spring day in NZ

1931 flamingo · 09-05-2018, 01:42 PM

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09-04-2018, 08:04 PM	#1
Jasper Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 1	Model a rear end Hi. I’m a new guy from Nevada and I’m not very computer literate so my son helped me get set up here. My grandpa bought 29 pickup new and I’m the second owner. I drove it to school in high school years. That was 50 years ago and now I’m restoring it. I’m doing all my own work but I need a little guidance from time to time. Hope you guys can help. The axles on both sides have maybe an eighth of an inch wiggle up ab down, not end play. Is this normal and the bearing and tapered shaft carry and center it or do I need to disassemble and replace parts. Thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

09-04-2018, 10:33 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,884	Re: Model a rear end If you have not already done so, I would purchase the Model A Mechanics Handbook by Les Andrews. There are 3 volumes. Vol 1 would be most useful but I would suggest buying all 3. These are available from most Model A Parts suppliers such as Bert's in Colorado or Brattons on the East Coast. Good luck with your project and welcome to The Barn. Chris W.

09-05-2018, 12:43 AM	#4
quickchange Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nelson. New Zealand Posts: 2,009	Re: Model a rear end Where in Nevada, Joe Callahan Carson city , Concours parts, If you need help , if not the books above are the best for dyo , Spring day in NZ

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1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Model a rear end Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Welcome ! ! ! Paul in CT