Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Ford 9N, 2N & 8N Discussion Forum
:

rear axle stiff

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
8nstyle

04-19-2006 19:25:11




Report to Moderator

Did not find this specific subject in the archives. I have a 1949 8N. Axle seals were bad and of course resulted in little to no braking power. Replaced rear axle seals on both sides. After reinstalling both sides there is no end play and the opposite hub/axle rotates in the opposite direction. However, the left side turns quite difficult. Is this normal? I can turn the right side by grabbing the brake drum by hand. But need a wrench on the axle nut to turn the left side. Brakes pads are set loose and are not causing the problem. HELP PLEASE

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Dan

04-20-2006 06:37:17




Report to Moderator
 Re: rear axle stiff in reply to 8nstyle, 04-19-2006 19:25:11  
You write: "After reinstalling both sides there is no end play and the opposite hub/axle rotates in the opposite direction." I do not know how the left axle can rotate the opposite direction when you turn the right if you cannot turn the left axle by hand... I will guess that you have your bearing pre-load set too tight. Many times, especially with the paper shims, you can get the bearing pre-load set perfectly, then when you tighten the bolts to spec they are too tight. This is especially true when you are trying to achieve "zero pre-load" and are right at the edge of being too tight and just right. I suggest you remove the left bearing retainer and add one or more shims. You want very little in/out play, but you need some.

Good luck,
Dan

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
8nstyle

04-20-2006 11:08:17




Report to Moderator
 Re: rear axle stiff in reply to Dan, 04-20-2006 06:37:17  
Thanks Dan, YOu interpreted my poorly written question quite well. I was not sure if the hard turning axle was normal and then didn"t know if that meant adding or removing shims. The thing I don"t understand is why it"s easier to rotate the right axle and the left axle rotates the opposite direction than is is to turn directly on the left axle. It does rotate but needs more torque than would seem normal. I plan to add shim(s)to get as you put it "very little" end play. Thanks again - your response helps make this forum great. I"m learning something from here daily.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy