[Spridgets] axle or pinion problems?

[dwoerpel at wi.net]

Thanks David!  I wondered about this too.  What are we missing? (besides
grey matter) I figured you just unbolt the pumpkin and pull it and then
work on getting the piece out.

????

Dave W.  (Chris I'll be coming home next weekend if you want some help and
can wait.)



> Ok, I've been doing this for a long time (bought the Midget in 82) and
> have
> only had one broken axle.  I do not understand the part where you remove
> the
> opposite side and drift the little piece out.  Aren't the spider gears and
> stuff in the way?  While trying to follow these instructions I destroyed a
> center pumpkin.  You definitely DON'T want to stick a long drift in from
> the
> opposite side and bang on it with a hammer.  I have to be missing
> something
> here.
> David
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CosmicMag1380
> Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 6:18 PM
> To: Chris Manuel
> Cc: Spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] axle or pinion problems?
>
> On Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
> does anyone have a good how-to written up beyond what's in the book?
> -----------------------------------------------------
> Since you weren't racing it, I'd bet that the passenger side broke at
> the diff. Jack that side up enough that the gear oil doesn't run out
> when you pull the axle. Undo the wheel and remove. Take the set
> screw(s) out of the drum and remove it. POZIdrive!!! Check for a set
> screw on the axle flange, remove if present... Pull the axle out and
> inspect for damage. If the spline is still in the gear housing, take
> the other axle out and push it out with a drift. The magnet thing if
> good too!
>
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