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FirstA · 08-03-2012, 01:47 PM

My project today was to remove the drive shaft from the 28 banjo to check the bearings to see if they needed replaced. I discovered that this drive shaft does not have a sleeve that the bearings ride on. The pinion has to be removed to get the drive shaft out. This must be an early 28 axle thing. I have read the forum about removing the pinion from the banjo on later axles. I assume this would take the same method but thought I would ask first. The bearings feel good from spinning the drive shaft. Maybe I will just adjust the preload and leave well enough alone. All comments are welcome!

Roadster62 · 08-03-2012, 02:07 PM

I enjoy reading about the early features, but would things alone if they feel good now. I'm under the impression this isn't a Coast to Coast driver, correct? Bob

FirstA · 08-03-2012, 02:12 PM

Correct Bob. I am restoring a 29 pickup on a budget but trying to keep everything as correct as possible. The 28 ring and pinion is going in a 29 axle. I know the 3.70 ratio isn't correct but will do since thats what I have.

Roadster62 · 08-03-2012, 02:15 PM

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FirstA, when I typed the above reply I thought you were the fellow in Montana with the REAL early Touring car. Maybe your ring and pinion should be looked at closer. Bob

08-03-2012, 01:47 PM	#1
FirstA Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Three Forks, MT 59752 Posts: 71	Early 28 drive shaft removal My project today was to remove the drive shaft from the 28 banjo to check the bearings to see if they needed replaced. I discovered that this drive shaft does not have a sleeve that the bearings ride on. The pinion has to be removed to get the drive shaft out. This must be an early 28 axle thing. I have read the forum about removing the pinion from the banjo on later axles. I assume this would take the same method but thought I would ask first. The bearings feel good from spinning the drive shaft. Maybe I will just adjust the preload and leave well enough alone. All comments are welcome!

08-03-2012, 02:07 PM	#2
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,442	Re: Early 28 drive shaft removal I enjoy reading about the early features, but would things alone if they feel good now. I'm under the impression this isn't a Coast to Coast driver, correct? Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

08-03-2012, 02:12 PM	#3
FirstA Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Three Forks, MT 59752 Posts: 71	Re: Early 28 drive shaft removal Correct Bob. I am restoring a 29 pickup on a budget but trying to keep everything as correct as possible. The 28 ring and pinion is going in a 29 axle. I know the 3.70 ratio isn't correct but will do since thats what I have.

08-03-2012, 02:15 PM	#4
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,442	Re: Early 28 drive shaft removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) FirstA, when I typed the above reply I thought you were the fellow in Montana with the REAL early Touring car. Maybe your ring and pinion should be looked at closer. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.