This is the ring gear carrier after splitting it in two. This allows the axle to be withdrawn from the carrier with it's sliding guide blocks on the "T" end of the axle. I am replacing both axles even though only one was screwed up. You can see on the right the difference in size between the stock axle on top and the replacement axle beneath. Probably found they had to beef up the axles due to all that torque and power! GGGGGG We are fast approaching real time in this project so the posts may not be as frequent. Gotta keep the Corvairs rolling out the door! They pay the Fiat bills.
This is the ring gear carrier after splitting it in two. This allows the axle to be withdrawn from the carrier with it's sliding guide blocks on the "T" end of the axle. I am replacing both axles even though only one was screwed up. You can see on the right the difference in size between the stock axle on top and the replacement axle beneath. Probably found they had to beef up the axles due to all that torque and power! GGGGGG We are fast approaching real time in this project so the posts may not be as frequent. Gotta keep the Corvairs rolling out the door! They pay the Fiat bills.
what happened to the splines on the stock axles? looks like there's some welds at that end also.
ReplyDeleteThe splines were pretty much gone, the couplers were welded to the axles themselves. They got poor penetration in the weld so I, luckily, was able to cut them apart with my cut off tool.
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