15-06-2024, 11:10 AM
Been doing lots of work on the '33' AH tourer (carb, timing etc) and on a run into the local town to test what I have done
the rear axle sounds noisy (have commented before in earlier posts).
Basically when I first had the car the rear axle oil was drained, and there was a small part of what looked like a tooth
in the oil. On the second oil change very fine metal particles and very foamy AG140 oil. Suspect the foaming is
normal but !. Not due another oil change for a while but might do another one in the next 100 miles to see if still bits in the oil.
Turning by hand, no noise or tightness, and the same in lower gears, but in fourth gear with acceleration there is definately what sounds
to me like part of a tooth on the crown wheel damaged. Noise goes away when coasting or decelerating.
Presently I want to run the car (no long distances) but want to look at either a rebuild or replacement during winter.
Happy to do the work myself, but wonder who does rebuilds or replacement axles if it proves to be beyond my capabilities.
Being in the North East of Scotland could be a problem, but can pick up or deliver if necessary if distance and weather permits.
Will also be at Guildtown so can also discuss there.
Martin, GM6VXB
the rear axle sounds noisy (have commented before in earlier posts).
Basically when I first had the car the rear axle oil was drained, and there was a small part of what looked like a tooth
in the oil. On the second oil change very fine metal particles and very foamy AG140 oil. Suspect the foaming is
normal but !. Not due another oil change for a while but might do another one in the next 100 miles to see if still bits in the oil.
Turning by hand, no noise or tightness, and the same in lower gears, but in fourth gear with acceleration there is definately what sounds
to me like part of a tooth on the crown wheel damaged. Noise goes away when coasting or decelerating.
Presently I want to run the car (no long distances) but want to look at either a rebuild or replacement during winter.
Happy to do the work myself, but wonder who does rebuilds or replacement axles if it proves to be beyond my capabilities.
Being in the North East of Scotland could be a problem, but can pick up or deliver if necessary if distance and weather permits.
Will also be at Guildtown so can also discuss there.
Martin, GM6VXB
