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