| pmonty | -- 09-14-2019 @ 8:43 AM |
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My 41 super Dlx. Conv. has stripped threads on the rear left outboard end of the axle shaft. Currently the nut is holding by about 1 1/2 threads. 1- are replacement shafts available? 2- Has anyone welded up the thread area and then cut new threads? If so can it be done on the car? Thanks Pmonty
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| TomO | -- 09-14-2019 @ 9:29 AM |
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Search for P/N 81A-4235. They are available from different sources. Here is one: https://www.earlyfordstore.com/product_info.php/products_id/4371?osCsid=2a813407b96799a2e7c73f8bfe769bc6 Tom
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| supereal | -- 09-14-2019 @ 9:56 AM |
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Welding the end of an axle is a very bad idea. The heat will anneal the area, making breakage very likely. When replacing the nut on the axle, always turn it on by hand as far as possible to avoid cross threading and subsequent damage to the threads. If you find obvious damage to an axle end, be sure to install the safety clips on the backing plate to contain the drum if necessary.
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| pmonty | -- 09-16-2019 @ 11:58 AM |
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Tom thanks for the lead on new shaft. I wondered if welding was an option and appreciate Supereals comments. I was hoping with all the new methods now used that the end could be welded saving a lot of labour. My car has a Columbia rear end so it is more complicated. Thanks to you both! Monty
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| TomO | -- 09-17-2019 @ 6:31 AM |
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If the axle is on the Columbia side, contact John Connoly at: http://columbiatwospeedparts.com/ Tom
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| kubes40 | -- 09-17-2019 @ 7:18 AM |
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Properly repairing a defective axle shaft is indeed possible IF a guy knows what he's doing. A common axle like yours? Buy an NOS one or a good (used) replacement and be safe. You will have to disassemble the differential to replace the axle. Yes, a bit of a task but necessary. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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