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Old 01-07-2017, 10:30 PM   #1
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Default Rear spindle keyway damage

Key fits tight in keyway, but I'm a little concerned about the chipping. I would like to at least put new seals in the axle housings and check other components out while I'm in there. Question is, is the axle chipping excessive enough to warrant the need for a good replacement ?
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Old 01-07-2017, 10:39 PM   #2
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I wouldn't worry about that. Just be sure the taper is clean and dry when the hub goes back on.
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Thanks again Tom. Acetone/trany and wire brush ?
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I wouldn't worry about that. Just be sure the taper is clean and dry when the hub goes back on.
Let me expand a little on what Tom said. The taper and the friction of the clean metals touching due to the 100#'s of torque on the axle nut is the real force behind keeping the wheel from turning. The key is secondary. If the key was primary, than there would be no taper and just a straight shaft could be used like the gear for the cam and crank shaft.
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Old 01-08-2017, 12:07 AM   #5
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Mike, when I pulled the hubs off there were no keys in it . Not sure if it was ever driven like that, but the brakes seemed to work good. Had friends pull me around with 4 wheelers (My Avatar) and was a very fun day to say the least. Can't wait till the day I finally get to drive a Model A. Only been waiting for 30 years now, but I got a good feeling this year
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