[NoVa-Corvairs] need a new axle shaft and flange with bearing

[FrankDuVal]

The axle broke at the flange (where the wheel attaches)? Never seen that 
on a Corvair, although there was a recent post on Corvair Center Forum 
where that did happen n a 62.


I think we need more names of parts. Too many flanges here.


So, do you have a very very rare failure of a broken axle, or do you 
have the common splines wore out of the flange where the u-joint attaches?


If the latter, I have never seen the axle get damaged, the flange is 
much softer and fails first. If the "new" flange fits just slightly 
loose, cut an aluminum can and use it to shim the "new" flange. The bolt 
that holds the flange onto the axle is grade 8, and the washer is 
special (very thick). Make sure not to loose the washer, hardware store 
washer will not fit.


Right and left are the same for the above parts. Now, if talking the 
u-joint flange (there is that word again) that fits into the 
differential, right and left are different, except for 1960 and 
positraction units.


Frank DuVal


On 2/25/2017 11:09 AM, charles nelson via Novacc-list wrote:
>
> John Erickson came by today and discovered that the passenger side 
> axle shaft and flange are broken on my '62 Monza.  Good news is the 
> transmission/clutch appear to be fine. Anybody have a lead on a new 
> axle shaft and flange with a bearing if possible.   I need it for the 
> passenger side if that matters.Thanks
>
> Trey Nelson
>
>

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