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Half shaft broken
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:57 pm
by Xairpilot@msn.com
Hi there,
Into gear, prop shaft rotates but car remains stationary!
I assume one of the half shafts has sheared. Is there any info in the club of buying new half shaft and how to dismantle and fit a new one?
Thanks
Richard
Re: Half shaft broken
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:25 pm
by Xairpilot@msn.com
PS my car is a chrome rad 10/4
Richard
Re: Half shaft broken
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:18 pm
by peter_winney
Second-hand spares may have one. I believe they are different lengths left and right.
ATDC magazine Technical Reprints Vol 1 has articles on rear axles - pages 45 to 48. But it is a job probably best left to a mechanic or someone familiar with Austin back axles.
If the half shaft breaks when out on the road do not allow the car to be towed as the wheel will com off.
Re: Half shaft broken
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 12:13 pm
by Xairpilot@msn.com
Thanks, will look for the notes.
Richard
Re: Half shaft broken
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 12:35 pm
by Xairpilot@msn.com
Where do I find Technical Reprints Vol 1 ? please
Richard
Re: Half shaft broken
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:35 am
by peter_winney
Xairpilot@msn.com wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 12:35 pm
Where do I find Technical Reprints Vol 1 ? please
Richard
Open in new window:-
https://shop.austintendriversclub.com/i ... y&path=1_5
Re: Half shaft broken
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:26 pm
by Xairpilot@msn.com
Shame the reprints are out of stock. If they could be scanned in I could download them, and happy to still pay.
Richard
Re: Half shaft broken
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:59 am
by peter_winney
If UR a club member suggest you contact he club technical rep (details in magazine)