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

[A.L. CRAMP]

Hey Frank,


It was on the 64 Corvan via Chuck S. had 41 years ago.


Axel did break just out side the bearing. (right side)  right after the bearing and inside the wheel flange.


Bearing and axel stayed connected but the wheel and flange went rolling down the road.


Upon inspection at the time it appeared there was  a crack almost halfway thought that had been there awhile, so the axle only had half strength at that point.


So there was a fresh break and an old break.   Not sure if i have the pieces any more.   Was able to remove and salvage the bearing at the time.


-- Lee Cramp


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


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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