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Bob Bidonde 11-25-2025 01:04 PM

Broken Rear Axle Photo Needed
 

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Hi all! I am preparing a presentation for my local Model "A" club and I need a photo of a broken piece of a Model "A" rear axle. I have the attached photo of what I need, but the photo has a dark background, so I cannot use it. I would much appreciate a post of this axle piece on a white / very light background.

Y-Blockhead 11-25-2025 01:34 PM

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How about if we remove the background?

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...985e5630_z.jpg

nkaminar 11-25-2025 03:40 PM

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The photo is very interesting from a metallurgical standpoint. It looks like a crack started at the keyway and then the strength was finally reduced to the point where it snapped.

Synchro909 11-25-2025 03:40 PM

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Bob, that is exactly where a rear axle will break on a Model A. I have explained in the past why that is. If you haven't seen that, feel free to contact me and I'll explain. Once explained, the cause is obvious but not many know it.

nkaminar 11-26-2025 07:50 AM

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Stress riser.

Bob Bidonde 11-26-2025 08:51 AM

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Y-Blockhead, thanks so much for the photo. It is exactly what I am looking for. Have a great Thanksgiving ALL.

old31 11-26-2025 10:40 AM

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Y, what program did you use to remove the background?

richard crow 11-29-2025 04:01 PM

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the axle brakes there because the housing race is worn out. the race can be replaced a mechine shop cuts down the race & preses on a new one just make sure you get a good one with the proper hardnes


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