More G1 ????

OgreTX · 03-04-2013, 12:11 PM

Ok, one of you more experienced G1 mechanics, why in the world would anybody tack weld the bearing housing (probably bad nomenclature on my part) to the axle shaft? And if it's necessary, should I tack weld the other axle housing?

Just took the axles out to get at the brake shoes to do my brake job and noticed this difference. It's probably not hurting anything, but I like to know so I might anticipate further issues where things have been modified.

Thanks for the input ...
Ogre

Todd Dolfi · 03-04-2013, 02:48 PM

If i remember right I think my 81 G1 was like that to but don't know why..

OgreTX · 03-04-2013, 03:07 PM

If it helps any with the question ... this was the drivers side ONLY. Isn't that the drive wheel (no posi)?

Ogre

rwt101 · 03-04-2013, 08:39 PM

Do you have a picture of the other axle?
Bob T

sho305 · 03-04-2013, 08:52 PM

Does that sleeve go through the bearing? If so they may have put that on there to repair the axle and fit a larger internal size bearing to it. Otherwise I'd say the axle will not slide out that way.

rwt101 · 03-04-2013, 08:57 PM

It either looks like a speedy sleeve or is there to hold the bearing in place.
Bob T

What Sho said

OgreTX · 03-04-2013, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwt101

Do you have a picture of the other axle?
Bob T

Whoops, I put it all back together already, Bob. I can get pics later this week, since I need another tool to complete the brake job.

I can tell you that there are no tack welded spots at all on it, but I'll get some shots up this week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sho305

Does that sleeve go through the bearing?

Yes, sho. The bearing appears to be a "press fit", which is what I am used to on axles, but it appears that the sleeve is welded to the axle. Maybe the PO had to put a sleeve on it for the bearing, but the other side has the sleeve, just no welds.

Ogre

rwt101 · 03-04-2013, 09:05 PM

It also looks like a factory weld. Don't have an answer, since the other side also has a sleeve. Normally I would think it would be there so the sleeve would not turn on the axle.
Bob T

OgreTX · 03-04-2013, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwt101

It also looks like a factory weld. Don't have an answer, since the other side also has a sleeve. Normally I would think it would be there so the sleeve would not turn on the axle.
Bob T

It's definitely a "clean" weld, Bob. Not like some of mine

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At first glance, I thought it might not have gotten deep enough penetration into the hardened axle, but I'll take a closer look, and post some better close-ups when I pull them to finish my brake job.

Ogre

pachanga90 · 03-04-2013, 10:34 PM

I wonder if the axle O.D. was off,so the bearing was too loose for a proper press-fit,so they tacked the collar to help it stay in place?

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OgreTX Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spicewood, TX Posts: 219	Re: More G1 ???? If it helps any with the question ... this was the drivers side ONLY. Isn't that the drive wheel (no posi)? Ogre

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rwt101 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pigeon Forge TN Posts: 209	Re: More G1 ???? Do you have a picture of the other axle? Bob T

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sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,445	Re: More G1 ???? Does that sleeve go through the bearing? If so they may have put that on there to repair the axle and fit a larger internal size bearing to it. Otherwise I'd say the axle will not slide out that way.

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rwt101 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pigeon Forge TN Posts: 209	Re: More G1 ???? It also looks like a factory weld. Don't have an answer, since the other side also has a sleeve. Normally I would think it would be there so the sleeve would not turn on the axle. Bob T

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pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: More G1 ???? I wonder if the axle O.D. was off,so the bearing was too loose for a proper press-fit,so they tacked the collar to help it stay in place?