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Harris Guy
07-23-2004 08:45:38
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Re: Re: How Rare is a massey 44 wide front?????? in reply to Alberta Mike, 07-23-2004 04:40:31
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Adjustable wide front MH axle assemblies are not
rare, just most are in neglected condition, lack
being greased for decades. Lots of wear parts, so
good replacement parts are rare. Steering linkage
is loose, both gears, sector & worm, are items
for the machine shop to attempt rebuild. Buying
two 'fixed'(Standard) axles, can retro to one wider axle, by cutting, drilling, bolting. The
wheelbase is shorter, you gain some stability.
Process is cut one axle at support housing; second, at spindle housing, decide your width,
drill two 3/4" holes per side. Tie rods need tube
extension, or replacement. You can add a wider
support brace, from your stock of two fixed
axle supports. Run 6.50-16's. These obsolete
fixed axles, are aplenty, in salvage yards. No
one buys them, and two save you welding any
cast. I don't have parts sales; a restorer of
the correct red. Good luck. Hello, Alberta Mike,
did you buy that Special?
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