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Mart · 10-29-2019, 06:43 AM

After a mammoth 2 day editing session the next instalment of the 41 pickup broken axle shaft repair has gone live. I have some hiccups that caused some head scratching. I had some camera issues but managed to fill in the gaps. I have improved the audio and the lighting, which you will all be grateful for. Lots of hints and tips. I kept the video length down to just over 30 mins which means there will be a final part to come.

Thanks for watching and taking an interest in my bumbling around in the garage.

Mart.

https://youtu.be/8ToEl7O01P0

Mart · 10-29-2019, 07:02 PM

Bumping this before I go to bed. Bit light on views. This one contains a lot of fordbarn relevant info. Hints and tips etc.

Thanks to those who have already had a look.

Mart.

V8 Bob · 10-30-2019, 11:36 AM

Mart, good job on the repairs and video work.

19Fordy · 10-30-2019, 11:53 AM

Mart, Perhaps I missed something. Did you install a new gasket to act as a shim between the banjo and the axle housing? Also wondering if you are using the correct Ford axle nut. Thanks for sharing your repair.

Mart · 10-30-2019, 03:19 PM

I was being lazy and was just going to bolt it back together using the existing gasket, even though it was in 3 or 4 pieces. It has worked for me in the past. (Don't recommend it to everyone as best practice, though, far from it).
What I didn't realise was a piece of the gasket fell off when I was cleaning the diff housing under the truck. So while I may have got away with it before that happened, the chances of it leaking now are many times higher. It's probably a dead cert.

I'm planning to tear it apart one more time to replace the gasket.

The nuts are a Philidas aircraft type locking nut. I use these in preference to the castellated nuts. I believe it is easier to always ensure they are kept tight with this type of nut.

I am thinking of machining up some special washers to use with them.

Mart.

DocJohn · 10-30-2019, 04:39 PM

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Interesting videos. Thanks for doing them.

Russ/40 · 10-30-2019, 04:44 PM

Enjoyed working with you Mart. Like having a garage buddy.

19Fordy · 10-30-2019, 05:03 PM

I may be incorrect but, I think using the correct thickness of the gasket matters regarding the correct meshing of the gears.

Bill E Bob · 10-30-2019, 05:24 PM

Enjoy your videos. Nice to watch someone rebuild something without throwing piles of money at it. A good "shadetree" approach.

Mart · 10-30-2019, 06:09 PM

19Fordy:

Yes, absolutely. That's why I wanted to just bolt it back together with the existing gasket. I was just fixing a broken shaft, not rebuilding the axle.

All: Thanks for the positive feedback.

Mart.

10-29-2019, 06:43 AM	#1
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,747	My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO After a mammoth 2 day editing session the next instalment of the 41 pickup broken axle shaft repair has gone live. I have some hiccups that caused some head scratching. I had some camera issues but managed to fill in the gaps. I have improved the audio and the lighting, which you will all be grateful for. Lots of hints and tips. I kept the video length down to just over 30 mins which means there will be a final part to come. Thanks for watching and taking an interest in my bumbling around in the garage. Mart. https://youtu.be/8ToEl7O01P0

10-29-2019, 07:02 PM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,747	Re: My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO Bumping this before I go to bed. Bit light on views. This one contains a lot of fordbarn relevant info. Hints and tips etc. Thanks to those who have already had a look. Mart.

10-30-2019, 11:36 AM	#3
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO Mart, good job on the repairs and video work.

10-30-2019, 11:53 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,930	Re: My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO Mart, Perhaps I missed something. Did you install a new gasket to act as a shim between the banjo and the axle housing? Also wondering if you are using the correct Ford axle nut. Thanks for sharing your repair. Last edited by 19Fordy; 10-30-2019 at 12:26 PM.

10-30-2019, 03:19 PM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,747	Re: My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO I was being lazy and was just going to bolt it back together using the existing gasket, even though it was in 3 or 4 pieces. It has worked for me in the past. (Don't recommend it to everyone as best practice, though, far from it). What I didn't realise was a piece of the gasket fell off when I was cleaning the diff housing under the truck. So while I may have got away with it before that happened, the chances of it leaking now are many times higher. It's probably a dead cert. I'm planning to tear it apart one more time to replace the gasket. The nuts are a Philidas aircraft type locking nut. I use these in preference to the castellated nuts. I believe it is easier to always ensure they are kept tight with this type of nut. I am thinking of machining up some special washers to use with them. Mart.

10-30-2019, 04:39 PM	#6
DocJohn Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 68	Re: My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Interesting videos. Thanks for doing them.

10-30-2019, 04:44 PM	#7
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO Enjoyed working with you Mart. Like having a garage buddy.

10-30-2019, 05:03 PM	#8
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,930	Re: My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO I may be incorrect but, I think using the correct thickness of the gasket matters regarding the correct meshing of the gears.

10-30-2019, 05:24 PM	#9
Bill E Bob Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 8	Re: My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO Enjoy your videos. Nice to watch someone rebuild something without throwing piles of money at it. A good "shadetree" approach. __________________ Aim low--Achieve your goals!

10-30-2019, 06:09 PM	#10
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,747	Re: My Broken 41 pickup Pt3: The repair. Or not. VIDEO 19Fordy: Yes, absolutely. That's why I wanted to just bolt it back together with the existing gasket. I was just fixing a broken shaft, not rebuilding the axle. All: Thanks for the positive feedback. Mart.