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Ryan Messner

1950 Standard 8 Broke axle question???

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The question is are the axles the same on both sides?

I have the option to buy a whole rear end for about what it cost for just the axle and seals. I thought it would be nice to have for other spare parts. If ever needed.

Posted on: 2009/11/5 18:43

Brians51

Re: 1950 Standard 8 Broke axle question???

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I cant speak for 1950 but the 1951s are.Ask me how I know.Brian

Posted on: 2009/11/5 20:59

dallas

Re: 1950 Standard 8 Broke axle question???

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The axles are the same for both right and left sides. Part number 340110 which also fits 51 and 52 . good luck

Posted on: 2009/11/5 21:53

africapackard

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I am not sure about the technicalities, but if you have space to keep extra spares it is always a good idea. I would definitely get the axle for spares.

Posted on: 2009/11/6 2:18

Ryan Messner

Re: 1950 Standard 8 Broke axle question???

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Thanks for the info. Looks like I need to make a phone call.

Posted on: 2009/11/6 20:28

Rusty O\'Toole

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Have heard that axle shafts that have been in service for a while "take a set" and if you turn them the opposite way, they soon snap.

In other words always install the shaft on the same side it came out of. Swapping sides can result in a broken axle down the road.

Posted on: 2009/11/6 21:25

Ryan Messner

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Thanks I will keep that in mind when fixing mine.

Posted on: 2009/11/8 17:04

Brians51

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I heard the exact opposite, I read swapping your shafts will help them last longer.I have done so and had no problems.The Idea was in Packard Internationals "Packard tips".Brian

Posted on: 2009/11/8 17:24

BigKev

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Axels do twist over time. I know that some racing teams would paint a line down the length of the axles so later on they could identify how much they have twisted, and then know when it's time to replace them.

Posted on: 2009/11/8 20:30

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Brians51

Re: 1950 Standard 8 Broke axle question???

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If memory serves,The idea was to rest or unwind the axle on the other side.Only one has any pressure on it at a time anyway.(No posi traction.)And at this distance from new They may break anyway.I will dig up the article. Brian

Posted on: 2009/11/9 6:33

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