Left and right hand threads

[David Stansbie <David.Stansbie@bristol.ac.uk>]

I have become confused while restoring my J2.  I'm not sure 
which way round the threads should be on the front stub 
axles and the rear axle.  Both have a left hand thread one 
side and a right hand thread on the other.  Should they be 
the same as the threads for the spinners on the hubs or the 
opposite to them.  Graham Howells booklet and Blower's 
manual seem to be saying different things.  Any advice 
would be appreciated.  All of this came to light when I 
discovered that I had only one forward gear but four 
reverse ones!  I've now turned the diff upside down and 
that is fine but I think that my back axle is back to 
front; the vent hole is on the nearside on my car.

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David Stansbie
David.Stansbie@bristol.ac.uk