here is the linking post for others... hmm... photos not there yet: https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/for...063&page=6
presumably the issue with the early smaller-halfshafted axles are that the (old) oil/grease mix retains impurities and metal fragments. And that removing/cleaning down entirely may enhance the looseness of what is left?
From reading Parazine's thread, I've summarised advice-of-others there as:
split the axle but dont disturb shims. Replace felt seals
diesel or brake clutch cleaner good for grease
blow torch heat helps remove
use oil after - but not designed for it so will be more leaky
(I note I have holes drilled on the underside of my axle side cases already... so I'm hoping the change to oil may have happened and it all be nice and clean and restored inside!! ha...)
presumably the issue with the early smaller-halfshafted axles are that the (old) oil/grease mix retains impurities and metal fragments. And that removing/cleaning down entirely may enhance the looseness of what is left?
From reading Parazine's thread, I've summarised advice-of-others there as:
split the axle but dont disturb shims. Replace felt seals
diesel or brake clutch cleaner good for grease
blow torch heat helps remove
use oil after - but not designed for it so will be more leaky
(I note I have holes drilled on the underside of my axle side cases already... so I'm hoping the change to oil may have happened and it all be nice and clean and restored inside!! ha...)