Thread: 47-55.1 Gear swap Axle troubles
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Old 01-26-2019, 10:39 AM   #4
bootman49
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Re: Gear swap Axle troubles

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Originally Posted by whitedog76 View Post
Are you sure you have the correct axle shaft for that side? They are different lengths on either side.

If that isn’t the problem, take the rear cover off and take a look.
Yep, short axle is right side. I even pulled axles out of the HO52 housing to make sure I didn't get axles mixed up. No Chance, 69" to 71" hub face to face. Then I recalled I stamped R&L on HO72 axle flange's and hubs before disassembly for restoration.

If it is a direct swap for center section there must be something going on with the spline in the spider gear such as dried up muddy gear oil?

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