banjo rear Q...

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by cas3

heres a photo. on left, 32-34, note the snout for the drive shaft is a little shorter because of smaller pinion bearings. center, 35 up to ?, note the web coming off the rear pinion bearing is only a small triangle on each side, on right the later unit with rear bearing web now running about half way around the case

Thanks, so what is the 'later unit' year available to look for ?


JSeery:
BTW, I agree that changing out the original axles to 'modern' larger/stronger axles is THE way to go. But , we all do not have your knowledge/equipment to accomplish that improvement. Do you maintain the 5 on 51/2 bolt pattern or what ?

BTW there is an old buddy who did this kind / type of work on banjo rear ends, but quit due to heavy work and age..bummer, right before we became friends . He did that work and more 'tricks' to improve them. A talented machinist, indeed !