In a message dated 1/6/01 8:54:05 PM, spritenut@Exit109.com writes:
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Wire wheel axles will fit in a steel wheel axle banjo but they are 3/8"
too short. They fit, they work, just don't do any racing with this set
up.>>
The cure for this is to punch out the welch plug inside the splined hub, then 
pressing the exposed axle end the 3/8" in the direction of the banjo.  This 
puts a little more surface area of the splined axle end inside the diff to 
help prevent snapping of the axle.  Don't forget to put in a new welch plug, 
or in a pinch appropriate sized rubber balls.  Otherwise, your nice clean 
diff lube ends up dripping over your nice clean brake shoes.
Rick
 
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