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01-07-2017, 10:30 PM | #1 |
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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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01-07-2017, 10:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rear spindle keyway damage
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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01-07-2017, 10:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rear spindle keyway damage
Thanks again Tom. Acetone/trany and wire brush ?
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01-07-2017, 11:23 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rear spindle keyway damage
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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01-08-2017, 12:07 AM | #5 |
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