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Mart · 10-25-2019, 11:10 AM

Ok, you might already know the answer, but I pieced together a video to document my recent breakdown. Not me, the pickup. This is just part 1. The repair will be documented also. Subscribe for notification when the next one goes live.

Thanks.

Mart.

https://youtu.be/t0AfzS5OLYE

J Franklin · 10-25-2019, 11:34 AM

I broke an axle in my model A, but it happened right in front of my house, no towing involved.

mfirth · 10-25-2019, 02:09 PM

That don't look like fun .
Rain drops keep fall'n on my head, and me poor ole truck is dead.
Oh no I need a tow.
Just love your stuf...THANKS Mart & good luck git'n her back on the road again...
On the road again, i just can't wait...........

RalphG · 10-26-2019, 10:19 AM

You got lucky with that axle Mart. Could have been a disaster for sure. I've got a spare axle in a 38 Deluxe parts car if mine ever breaks.

19Fordy · 10-26-2019, 11:04 AM

Mart, Glad you found the problem.
Glad axle didn't 'walk out". Better install some drum retainers.
Do yourself a favor and replace those unstable and unsafe 3 legged jack stands with
4 legged stands. I know you've probably been using them for years but, they are an accident waiting to happen. Keep us[posted on your axle replacement process with a video. Thanks.

corvette8n · 10-26-2019, 11:20 AM

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Saw the video, one of the things on my todo list is to get and install some axle retainers.
Looking forward to the repair videos.

V8COOPMAN · 10-26-2019, 12:59 PM

Mart....If the axle broke clean at some mid-point on the shaft, what was producing the solid STOP at 8" or 9" when you attempted to pull it all the way out? DD

Mart · 10-26-2019, 02:57 PM

Next instalment will be out tomorrow morning. Lots of questions answered in it. Thanks for all the interest.

Thanks for the concern re the stands. I am ok with them but do take care to ensure the orientation is correct. I have never heard it mentioned before, maybe I ought to do a video to explain what I mean.

Mart.

Mart · 10-27-2019, 09:38 AM

Update here:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271653

Thanks for the interest.

10-25-2019, 11:10 AM	#1
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,747	I broke my truck! Now on VIDEO! Ok, you might already know the answer, but I pieced together a video to document my recent breakdown. Not me, the pickup. This is just part 1. The repair will be documented also. Subscribe for notification when the next one goes live. Thanks. Mart. https://youtu.be/t0AfzS5OLYE

10-25-2019, 11:34 AM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,962	Re: I broke my truck! Now on VIDEO! I broke an axle in my model A, but it happened right in front of my house, no towing involved.

10-25-2019, 02:09 PM	#3
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: I broke my truck! Now on VIDEO! That don't look like fun . Rain drops keep fall'n on my head, and me poor ole truck is dead. Oh no I need a tow. Just love your stuf...THANKS Mart & good luck git'n her back on the road again... On the road again, i just can't wait...........

10-26-2019, 10:19 AM	#4
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,424	Re: I broke my truck! Now on VIDEO! You got lucky with that axle Mart. Could have been a disaster for sure. I've got a spare axle in a 38 Deluxe parts car if mine ever breaks. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos

10-26-2019, 11:04 AM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,933	Re: I broke my truck! Now on VIDEO! Mart, Glad you found the problem. Glad axle didn't 'walk out". Better install some drum retainers. Do yourself a favor and replace those unstable and unsafe 3 legged jack stands with 4 legged stands. I know you've probably been using them for years but, they are an accident waiting to happen. Keep us[posted on your axle replacement process with a video. Thanks. Last edited by 19Fordy; 10-26-2019 at 11:18 AM.

10-26-2019, 11:20 AM	#6
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,949	Re: I broke my truck! Now on VIDEO! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Saw the video, one of the things on my todo list is to get and install some axle retainers. Looking forward to the repair videos.

10-26-2019, 12:59 PM	#7
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,107	Re: I broke my truck! Now on VIDEO! Mart....If the axle broke clean at some mid-point on the shaft, what was producing the solid STOP at 8" or 9" when you attempted to pull it all the way out? DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

10-26-2019, 02:57 PM	#8
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,747	Re: I broke my truck! Now on VIDEO! Next instalment will be out tomorrow morning. Lots of questions answered in it. Thanks for all the interest. Thanks for the concern re the stands. I am ok with them but do take care to ensure the orientation is correct. I have never heard it mentioned before, maybe I ought to do a video to explain what I mean. Mart.

10-27-2019, 09:38 AM	#9
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,747	Re: I broke my truck! Now on VIDEO! Update here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271653 Thanks for the interest.