56 Bug Axel problems...

Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 19 Nov 2005, 5:04 pm

#430419

Hey all,

Im trying to get the real axel back together after it was removed to free up the old gearbox. But I dont seem to be able to get the axel / thread poking far enough out so I can get the 36mm nut on the end after the brake drum. Make sense?

See the pic. Should this gap exist? Should I bolt everything up and whack the axel rod from the gearbox end and hope that it closes up the gap?

Any advice welcomed.

Cheers

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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 19 Nov 2005, 5:15 pm

#430422

looks to me like the bearing is the problem. It should just slip on. Is the bearing off the old axle or is it off a different one?

I spose it could be rusted a bit, but I wouldn't just go wacking it. BTW, where is the backing plate for the drum? It goes between the drum axle housing and the bearing housing.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 19 Nov 2005, 6:17 pm

#430428

Tis all good, a couple of gentle taps and it went through so I could put the nut on.

Thanks Pete.