Hey guys, Im rebuilding my rear end axle on my model A and when pull out the torque tube all is came out: the drive shaft and the pinion bearings with the cap. I think this double bearing cap spinning into the banjo hole... is any chance to put loctite for fix the cup into the banjo hole.
I don't know, my friend. I don't understand your question. Sorry. Maybe pictures would help explain to get a better answer? Bump for your question anyway.
Loctite makes a bearing retaining compound,comes in the same little bottle as the thread locker. Used it on one of my woodworking tools that had the bearings too loose,works good.
In the second pic the pinion armed with the two bearings in the double bearing cap, the other pic is the hole where the pinion goes. Originaly this double bearing cap is put in the banjo hole using a press, but in my case the double bearing cap enter in the hole without force, using my hand, I think this double cup bearing spinning into the banjo hole and this is not right... I think use a loctite is a good idea? What you says guys! Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us
I used it once on a wheel bearing race that had spun in the hub. It seemed to work, as long as the bore is not worn excessively oversize. If it is, your gear alignment will be off and you'll never get the gear pattern right. Was the pinion bearing siezed? Did you replace it? I think you need to be sure you understand why it lost it's press fit in the first place. Dan
Yes I now that is not a model A axle housing is only for example!! The axle housing did not have a excessively oversize. Its fit just but without force... If i change the axle housing, I will must bought an early 28 axle housing, by the judging standars.
I have in my own junkyard another model A rear end axle but is a 1930. the are three type of ford model A housings. Banjo housings are all functionally interchangeable. The only consideration is the judging standards. There are three distinct versions. The first and very early ones have no reinforcement gussets at the front flange, and the drain and fill holes are in line in the center of the housing. The second has reinforcement gussets, and the fill and drain holes are still in line. The third, and later banjo has reinforcements gussets, but the fill hole is offset to the left. Consult the judging standards to determine what year and month configuration is correct for your car. The early banjo housings without support gussets are prone to cracking.
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