Axle bearing spun in my 54 Chevy

I have a noise in the rearend of my 54 chevy (stock rearend). Sounded like a rough bearing. I pulled the axles out yesterday. Pulled the drivers side axle bearing and it has been spinning in the tube. Does anyone know of a good fix for this,or do I need another rearend?

 

I never been into that job before and I am sure other more knowledgeable people will speak up. But if the tube is worn real bad and you can get to it with a mig, you might be able to weld it up a little, and then grind it down to fit the bearing, with a die grinder.
Also check over at the chevytalk board, on the 49-54 forum, and ask those guys.

 

Do they make an axle saver bearing for this rear?

 

I think Loctite makes a product to bed bearing shells.

http://www.henkelna.com/cps/rde/xch...________0000000389|pageIndex=0|action=search|

 

if you were closer i got a rearend out of my 54 i would give it to you for free

 

Check with a machine shop in your area. We have wekded up a few on the crankshaft welder and then turned them back to stock size before. Also like mentioned earlier, some companys offer a smaller o.d. bearing to go on the worn shaft.

 

I've used the Loctite bearing retainer stuff and it works great. As I recall, there's a couple of different formulas, depending on the clearance. Get this stuff at a local bearing house.

 

If you feel like driving a couple hours, Ive got one sitiing in front of my shop you can have. PM me if you want it.

 

ob1 has found the solution Locktite #603 appears to be the one .good luck , Jerry

 

Thanks alot for the offers and the advice! I am going to try the loctite and see how it goes. What a great bunch of guys!

 

Just make sure everything is real clean and grease free before starting. Read & follow the instructions exactly and the 603 will work great for you.

 

I have saved you, I am your only hope!

{LOL, couldnt resist...}

 

Take a sharp pin punch and but some divots on the tube where the race sits. I'd do a couple of dozen all around the tube, then go with the loctite.

Bob

 

OZ...with bearing retainer and a NEW bearing you should be fine. but remember to get the housing clean and clear of oil...POP.