Super C axle question...

tfringo

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I am replacing my axle. Bought a used axle. That showed up with some pitting over the outer seal surface. I had that fixed. Then I installed the axle. I was suspicious of the outer bearing surface but I didn't think I would find another issue on the same axle. Anyways, it seems that probably at sometime in the past the outside bearing may have frozen on the axle and the axle spun on the inner race of the bearing. Usually you have to tap those bearings onto the axle. This bearing dropped on there with no effort. I see indications that the bearing surface had something spun on it. I put the axle in the housing and I can wiggle it in the bearing : ( It isn't much but I can get it to clunk up and down. I don't like doing things over and that bearing is in excellent shape because I put it knew in there and it is well greased. The problem is the axle shaft. I think it wore a few thousands off it. Hmmm. What should I do. Start over??
 
That is a good idea. Typically, he removes a couple thousands in the area and hot sprays it with a stainless steel mixture. Then cuts it down to the proper fit. But I an a little concerned with doing anything in this area because it is the fulcrum point for a lot of force. I am getting hammered with a bit of snow these days. I will try to make a decision by Monday. Thanks
 
I don't know how much you want to spend on it, but if it only worn a few thousands (.005) the cheap way to fix it is to go over the worn area with a center punch ( called staking) and try to make small consistent puncture wound marks. Then get the best locktite for bearings and put it together, making sure the bearing is shouldered out and tight all the way around. The other comment is correct, if you have it sprayed it will weaken it, but I don't know what the load is going to be.
 
I am back in the market for a good used axle. The method you are talking about was called peter punching. I think that was a slang term for it when I was a kid. dimple it with with a sharp center punch. If it were a different situation, that might be the way to go. But, It is at the fulcrum point. It is rather soft steel. Machinist said it cut like butter. But, were my other one broke near the bull gear, it shattered. That end appeared electro hardened. I think little punch marks might act like a rock chip in a windshield. That would be a terrible place to break off at. Just digging myself deeper. More snow expected. I had to pay someone to plow the other day. That hurt.

The guy I bought that axle from on eBay had a nice axle pictured and then sent me a completely different axle. Told him it was junk and asked him to take it back. Told me I didn't know what I was talking about. I realize axles that are old are not perfect but this one was badly pitted and that bearing surface looked questionable. I am fortunate that he gave me my money back and told me to keep the axle. Then I invested in the axle to fix it. I will not put anymore money into it. I will be wiser and make sure I get what I pay for. Hard lesson.
 
Just want to let everyone know that I found a nice good used axle. I purchased it from a guy named Steve at "Moody's Little Farm Store" in Ohio. He was easy to work with and sent me a bunch of pictures of the seal surfaces and bearing surfaces and gave me a great description. Price was very reasonable $70 plus shipping. He goes by moody9904. I am giving him a good plug. I would like to thank those that contacted me with information. I was good talking to Hal Russell. Good guy and very helpful in suggesting where to find parts. There is a great community on this board. Thanks to everyone! I will keep people posted on my progress and if anyone has a question about what I am doing or how I did it, just give a shout.
 

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