64 Jetstar 88 ate the the axle shaft
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64 Jetstar 88 ate the the axle shaft
Well the old girl ate the right rear axle shaft this week at Cruisn' the Coast. I had to have that same axle welded and turned down when I bought the car a couple of years ago. It is odd to me because just like last time the bearing seems find but it has spun on the shaft and ate it up pretty good.
Do you think that the welding affected the metallurgy that much or is it an installation issue?
I heated the bearing retaining ring up, dropped it on and pressed it home like normal. It sure failed pretty fast. Maybe 4000 miles over two years. The housing doesn't appears to be bent either. I have not pulled the left side apart but it has a hint of movement in it too so it maybe toast also.
Also is there and "upgrade" bearing set available? I have heard hint of that but have not been able to produce any other part number than the RW-507-cr number.
I have some feelers out for used shaft to see what is available.
At any rate we had a great time cruising the beach. We had great weather. Just had to cut it short, call home for the trailer and missed an awesome day in Bay St. Louis.
Do you think that the welding affected the metallurgy that much or is it an installation issue?
I heated the bearing retaining ring up, dropped it on and pressed it home like normal. It sure failed pretty fast. Maybe 4000 miles over two years. The housing doesn't appears to be bent either. I have not pulled the left side apart but it has a hint of movement in it too so it maybe toast also.
Also is there and "upgrade" bearing set available? I have heard hint of that but have not been able to produce any other part number than the RW-507-cr number.
I have some feelers out for used shaft to see what is available.
At any rate we had a great time cruising the beach. We had great weather. Just had to cut it short, call home for the trailer and missed an awesome day in Bay St. Louis.
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I have been seeing that the 8.2 has a history of eating axle liking this. Is it a metallurgy issue with the factory axles or what? Is it worth it to has Moser make a new set pf alloys or will that just transfer the issue to another point?
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Well the old girl ate the right rear axle shaft this week at Cruisn' the Coast. I had to have that same axle welded and turned down when I bought the car a couple of years ago. It is odd to me because just like last time the bearing seems find but it has spun on the shaft and ate it up pretty good.
Do you think that the welding affected the metallurgy that much or is it an installation issue?
I heated the bearing retaining ring up, dropped it on and pressed it home like normal. It sure failed pretty fast. Maybe 4000 miles over two years. The housing doesn't appears to be bent either. I have not pulled the left side apart but it has a hint of movement in it too so it maybe toast also.
Also is there and "upgrade" bearing set available? I have heard hint of that but have not been able to produce any other part number than the RW-507-cr number.
I have some feelers out for used shaft to see what is available.
At any rate we had a great time cruising the beach. We had great weather. Just had to cut it short, call home for the trailer and missed an awesome day in Bay St. Louis.
Do you think that the welding affected the metallurgy that much or is it an installation issue?
I heated the bearing retaining ring up, dropped it on and pressed it home like normal. It sure failed pretty fast. Maybe 4000 miles over two years. The housing doesn't appears to be bent either. I have not pulled the left side apart but it has a hint of movement in it too so it maybe toast also.
Also is there and "upgrade" bearing set available? I have heard hint of that but have not been able to produce any other part number than the RW-507-cr number.
I have some feelers out for used shaft to see what is available.
At any rate we had a great time cruising the beach. We had great weather. Just had to cut it short, call home for the trailer and missed an awesome day in Bay St. Louis.
Just presses on.
Welding the axle... Again not good temper of the axle will be compromised.
Please send the axle shaft length you need and spline count I am sure we have one here for you.
Picture for you to help measure correctly. Jim
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I'll get a measurement and get back to you Mr. Jim.
Just to clarify I heated the retaining ring not the bearing like i always do also I have had axles welded and turned back down before with out failure. Maybe the machine shop caused it by improper welding technique. Maybe is poor factory castings. Who knows. At any rate this is the first time I have had one done of this vintage.
Just to clarify I heated the retaining ring not the bearing like i always do also I have had axles welded and turned back down before with out failure. Maybe the machine shop caused it by improper welding technique. Maybe is poor factory castings. Who knows. At any rate this is the first time I have had one done of this vintage.
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I'll get a measurement and get back to you Mr. Jim.
Just to clarify I heated the retaining ring not the bearing like i always do also I have had axles welded and turned back down before with out failure. Maybe the machine shop caused it by improper welding technique. Maybe is poor factory castings. Who knows. At any rate this is the first time I have had one done of this vintage.
Just to clarify I heated the retaining ring not the bearing like i always do also I have had axles welded and turned back down before with out failure. Maybe the machine shop caused it by improper welding technique. Maybe is poor factory castings. Who knows. At any rate this is the first time I have had one done of this vintage.
We have NEVER heated the retaining ring either you just need a bigger arbor press.
When you heat the retaining ring it will loose its tightness...
refrain from doing this spend the labor money and get it pressed in correctly. please.
Jim
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