IMHO
Replacement is fairly straightforward but check that the bearings are not
spinning in the hubs. Take this opportunity to replace the seals and use
Loctite 609 high strength retaining compound to glue them in. I also use a
medium strength Loctite 641 in conjunction with lock tabs for the hub nuts.
It's also a very good idea to press the axles 1/4" out of the hub to give
more spline contact inside the diff. You can buy replacement core pugs for
the axle end inside the wheel spline. Also check for tyre clearance on the
outer guard as the wire wheels increase the track on a steel wheel tube. I
use a flexible sealer like Hylomar on the paper gasket rather than a
silastic which sets hard.
Peter Westcott
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From: Patton Dickson <kpdii@mindspring.com>
To: Sprite List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Switching Axel Shafts.
Date: Sunday, 4 April 1999 1:30
Well, since I have the rear of the Sprite up in the air with the spring
problems, can anyone lay out a step by step method for removing the disk
wheel axle shafts from the Sprite so I can install my wire wheel axle
shafts.
I know that there is a half inch difference in the shafts, but I also know
that many don't think that is a big deal unless you are going to rally it.
Thanks again guys!!!
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Patton Dickson - Madison, MS - http://members.xoom.com/spridget/
67 AH Sprite
65 Corvair 110/4sp Monza Vert
23 Model T Speedster
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