440 Axel

[jac]

I have finally disassembled my right final drive. Gears are in very good shape. That is a relief. The main seal has worn the axle and created a recess on the axle shaft. It would except some wear but how much is acceptable?

Lavoy: part list sent as PM. Need 14 fiber and 12 metal clutch disks for the clutch kits

[Lavoy]

A very littlel amount of wear is acceptable, the axle seal is a very tight fit. Another problem is the surface is rough and will eat up the new seal in short order.
Will check my PM's.
lavoy

[jac]

OK, thanks. Did a quick measurement of the axle diameter and it looks like the axle is undersize about 0.049" at the seal. Quite a bit of wear.

[Lavoy]

See if you can find someone that can metal spray. They can cut the axle down, spray it back up and recut to size.
Lavoy

[jac]

What is the price for a used axle? Just in case. I have also heard about seal repair kits which use thin metal bands over the seal surface. The band is epoxied in place.

[Lavoy]

I have tried sleeving axles in the past and have not been able to make it work. That is not to say that you could not.
A used axle that has been metal sprayed and remachined is $300. I do not believe I have one done, 2-3 week delay, my machinist is a 50 mile round trip from me.
Lavoy