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08-12-2019, 08:15 AM | #1 |
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Axles 1939 Pickup ??
The axles in my 1939 pick up show some wear in the area of the grease seals (see picture). I'm not sure that a new seal will help or if I should I replace the axles. What are your thoughts.
Also, where can I buy new axles or can mine be repaired? Does anyone have a set in very good condition for sale. |
08-12-2019, 08:26 AM | #2 |
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Re: Axles 1939 Pickup ??
I would be inclined to replace them. If you were closer I have a complete '39 rear axle assembly I'd sell you very reasonably.
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08-12-2019, 10:19 AM | #3 | |
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08-12-2019, 02:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: Axles 1939 Pickup ??
what about a repair sleeve, like they do with a harmonic balancer?
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08-12-2019, 02:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: Axles 1939 Pickup ??
Is it possible to have them metal sprayed and surface hardened?
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08-13-2019, 02:47 PM | #6 |
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08-13-2019, 09:14 PM | #7 |
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Re: Axles 1939 Pickup ??
Here's a suggestion that's completely of the wall. How about making some spacers to go under the seals to space them out another 1/16th of an inch? That way, they'll run on a virgin surface.
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08-14-2019, 08:35 AM | #8 | |
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Thank you all for responses and suggestions. Dan |
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08-14-2019, 10:40 AM | #9 |
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Re: Axles 1939 Pickup ??
Sounds like you have it covered.
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08-14-2019, 06:03 PM | #10 |
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Re: Axles 1939 Pickup ??
That's a great idea. Turn out some spacers on the lathe and reposition the seals.
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08-15-2019, 05:12 PM | #11 |
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Re: Axles 1939 Pickup ??
Dick Spadaro's fix - stack a new seal on top of the old one, provides a fresh wear area.
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