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39portlander · 07-26-2020, 07:15 PM

Using the guidance from Milt Webb aka. "Dr T" on page 47 of his "restoring a ruckstell for a model T" it say's...

"withboth rear wheels on the floor torque the axle nuts to 80 ft.lb. Then, torque the axle nut more to line up the castellation slot for cotter pin installation." That spec is good even if you do not have a Ruckstell axle.

Remember to check drum rotation and brake lining drag before and after. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

07-26-2020, 07:15 PM	#2
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Model T rear axle nut Using the guidance from Milt Webb aka. "Dr T" on page 47 of his "restoring a ruckstell for a model T" it say's... "withboth rear wheels on the floor torque the axle nuts to 80 ft.lb. Then, torque the axle nut more to line up the castellation slot for cotter pin installation." That spec is good even if you do not have a Ruckstell axle. Remember to check drum rotation and brake lining drag before and after. Good luck and let us know how you make out.