1948 8N Front Mount.
I noticed the other day that the axle nut on the right hand side was loose. Upon examinatin, it was evident that the snap ring was likely sheared (along
with being painted so many times that it could hardly be seen), and when trying to snug it up tight, the axle shaft threads were stripped...just turned
without tightening. I took the nut off the shaft and examined the treads on the shaft...they seemed good further out on the shaft. So, I ordered a new
nut and snap ring and a new washer as well, thinking that I would add one more (they are fairly thick), washer to get the new nut out to where there were
still good threads. Today I put the additional washer on the shaft as planned and installed the new nut and snap ring. Mowed for awhile and it seems to
be holding.
Still nervous about it though...have visions of the wheel coming off...I had an Uncle who was killed on a tractor at age 42. Is my "repair" safe?
Opinions, experiences?
I noticed the other day that the axle nut on the right hand side was loose. Upon examinatin, it was evident that the snap ring was likely sheared (along
with being painted so many times that it could hardly be seen), and when trying to snug it up tight, the axle shaft threads were stripped...just turned
without tightening. I took the nut off the shaft and examined the treads on the shaft...they seemed good further out on the shaft. So, I ordered a new
nut and snap ring and a new washer as well, thinking that I would add one more (they are fairly thick), washer to get the new nut out to where there were
still good threads. Today I put the additional washer on the shaft as planned and installed the new nut and snap ring. Mowed for awhile and it seems to
be holding.
Still nervous about it though...have visions of the wheel coming off...I had an Uncle who was killed on a tractor at age 42. Is my "repair" safe?
Opinions, experiences?