Re: Tapered Axle assembly, 64 Sport Fury B body W A727 Torqueflite

[Butch <waedison@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I tried the simplest thing first, set the car down enough on a tire to
torque it up.... and that worked. So, thanks guys, much appreciate it.
I'll save the "how to bypass the ammeter" as well, may need it some
time. /BUtch

On May 21, 4:36 pm, Dodger7...@xxxxxxx wrote:
> how about just putting on the park brake,,,,,,, or taking it off the jack  
> stands and setting the tires on the floor
>
> In a message dated 5/21/2011 4:49:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
>
> waedi...@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> Although  I don't know why, inner and outer rear seals I put in 4-5
> years ago failed.  I just finished installing new seals, brake shoes,
> etc. The axles engaged  fully, set them to the .021" recommended by the
> SM. Brake backing plates  went on as expected, no problem.
> Problem is how to torque the axle nuts to  the required 145 lb minimum.
> I don't remember this being a problem the  first time around. The car
> is in PARK, but both wheels turn freely. Stop  one side, the other
> still still spins freely. I thought I could put a rod  through the U-
> joint yoke and let it bind against the floorboard, but  neither axle
> stops. You can hold the axle on either side and the other side  spins,
> So, I can't figure out how to stop the axle from turning. Your  advice
> appreciated.
>
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