BN4 to Early BJ8 Rear Axle

[John Turney]

I've been having trouble keeping left rear wheel bearings in my BN4. This morning, I measured and the left end of the axle case is bent. Anyone have a spare they are willing to sell?

 

[Marvin Gruber]

I have two late BJ8 diffs but too far away, shipping will,be more than diff.
Marv

 

[John Turney]

Thanks, Marv. It's the case I need, not the diff. My diff is fine.

 

[Marvin Gruber]

I have another diff that I could strip out from BJ8 and then theres another one from a 100/6 I could strip. Still frieght is going to be expensive

 

[steveg]

Thanks, Marv. It's the case I need, not the diff. My diff is fine.

John - have you talked to any axle places? they might be able to straighten it or cut the end and re-weld it. Gotta believe this sort of thing happens with trucks or farm equipment.

 

[John Turney]

John - have you talked to any axle places? they might be able to straighten it or cut the end and re-weld it. Gotta believe this sort of thing happens with trucks or farm equipment.

The closest place that I could find was in SoCal. Nothing in this half of the state.

 

[Bob_Spidell]

This is a long shot, but my landscaper recommended these guys for hydraulic cylinder and other tractor/farm equipment repair (NFI):

ESSCO Tractor Repair
209.545.0751/209.545.2775
1024 Thieman Rd.
Modesto, CA 95356

 

[CraigC]

John, assuming you have repaired your car, what was the solution? Did you find someone to straighten the housing or did you replace it?

 

[Randy_Gay]

Have you checked with Udo Putzke in San Diego?

 

[Healey Nut]

If the axle case is bent then wouldnt you also get strange tire wear ?

 

[John Turney]

John, assuming you have repaired your car, what was the solution? Did you find someone to straighten the housing or did you replace it?

I found an axle case and Panhard rod in Canada. It is straight.

 

[John Turney]

If the axle case is bent then wouldnt you also get strange tire wear ?

I didn't notice any strange tire wear, but then, the tires on my Healey don't get enough mileage to wear out.

 

[Michael Oritt]

The closest place that I could find was in SoCal. Nothing in this half of the state.

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John--

I have had axle tips successfully welded onto the end of the A-series (spridget) axles on two of my race cars. You do nor need to find an axle shop, merely a person with good welding skills who can accurately set up the tip.