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Hi all,
I am re-assembling the axle bearings on a 1929 model 645 and am finding a one-eighth inch gap between the final nut and the axle cotter pin. The axles on this car were disassembled many years ago. The best I can tell is that there is an outer seal missing or my grandfather replaced the bearings with one that was one eighth inch too narrow. Does anyone possibly have a photo of the correct sequence of bearings, nuts, washers and seals on this car? Many thanks!
John Wogec

Hi John,

Sometimes there is a thick washer between the castle nut and face of the drum hub. Pictures below of a 29 640 rear axle / bearing assembly, found online.

Dave

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