20-06-2021, 07:55 AM
To cut and reweld axle tube ends exactly parallel as made is no mean feat. For diff alignments much can be deduced with levels, with the axle as normal horizontal and stood vertical The bearing mounting surfaces should be level. For 3/4 floating hubs ball races with max tolerance shake should be used to help absorb cornering deflections and slight errors.
it would be a lot of work but I dunno if there is any scope to sleeve the axle tube ends, turn as an assembly, and sleeve/pack the hubs and use different bearings. Modern bearings are much higher rated.
I take it the backplates attch with bolts and are not welded. Are they flat ? Is the machined shoulder on the axle tube end exactly square with the bearings set, or has it or backplate been bent in a prang or when wheel lost?
it would be a lot of work but I dunno if there is any scope to sleeve the axle tube ends, turn as an assembly, and sleeve/pack the hubs and use different bearings. Modern bearings are much higher rated.
I take it the backplates attch with bolts and are not welded. Are they flat ? Is the machined shoulder on the axle tube end exactly square with the bearings set, or has it or backplate been bent in a prang or when wheel lost?