21-05-2019, 06:34 AM
"IMHO there's nothing hard about rear axles really."
Agreed Charles, but its surprising how many people, including professionals, will happily tackle an engine with all its complexity yet be afraid of an axle or gearbox. I guess it is because so much mystical twaddle gets talked about both items, and maybe that the information on meshing CWP can be hard for some people to wrap their heads around. ( probably not helped because some sources show pinion marking and some show crown wheel marking ) I don't profess to be expert in anything but by applying logic to the situation, ensuring I eliminate end float and side play in all bearings usually all is well.... IMHO if you can successfully build a reliable engine you can build an axle. I am not sure the oil leak talked about by OP would be anything to do with an "unconventional amount of power" more likely it was over filled, or has knackered seals. Could even be that the axle has been stored on its side at some point, takes ages for oil in the side tubes to fully work it's way out once there unless dismantled and washed out.
Agreed Charles, but its surprising how many people, including professionals, will happily tackle an engine with all its complexity yet be afraid of an axle or gearbox. I guess it is because so much mystical twaddle gets talked about both items, and maybe that the information on meshing CWP can be hard for some people to wrap their heads around. ( probably not helped because some sources show pinion marking and some show crown wheel marking ) I don't profess to be expert in anything but by applying logic to the situation, ensuring I eliminate end float and side play in all bearings usually all is well.... IMHO if you can successfully build a reliable engine you can build an axle. I am not sure the oil leak talked about by OP would be anything to do with an "unconventional amount of power" more likely it was over filled, or has knackered seals. Could even be that the axle has been stored on its side at some point, takes ages for oil in the side tubes to fully work it's way out once there unless dismantled and washed out.
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