04-19-2015, 02:04 AM | #1 |
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1939 rear axle
I have a spare rear axle suppositivly for a 1939 how can I know for sure without taking the existing rear apart?Phil
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04-19-2015, 03:49 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1939 rear axle
First indicator would be heavier casing, (than 35/36), rear spring perches as part of the axle casing, wide 5 drums and hydraulic backing plates with nuts on the lower adjusters.
Some of these things could be swapped but for a first indication that is what I would go by. Mart. |
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04-19-2015, 02:16 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1939 rear axle
Phil, The '39 axle has 16 teeth, the '38 has 18 teeth, otherwise identical. Nothing prevents finding an opposite set (axles and spider) in either.
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Re: 1939 rear axle
Ha ha I was thinking of the whole rear end assembly. I guess that's why we call the individual axle a "halfshaft". Saves confusion.
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Re: 1939 rear axle
Thanks,Phil
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