Miller Tools and the Rear Axle Rebuild

[Conn47D24]

Rear axel done !

 

Cleaned, blasted, painted with Por-15,  new seals, bearings, cups, and vent.  Gears and axels all in good shape.

 

This was a big mystery going in but for the most part was nuts and bolts.

 

Could NOT have done it though without the correct tools.

 

THANK YOU to Rich Hartung for the loan policy he offers to us here.  These are original dealer / factory tools for these specific jobs.

 

My machine shop friend has a heavy press that worked for the some  bearings.  However the seals ( in and out ) cups, axels, and some bearings needed these tools to get in and out.

 

On to the Clutch and Fluid Drive rebuilds.

 

This winter the engine !!!

 

Thanks again Rich !

 

 

Clay

[61farnham]

Good job on the axle Clay.

 

You wouldn't happen to have the part no's for the seals you used please, been having a little trouble getting the right size inner hub seal.

 

Regards............ Simon.

Edited October 15, 2015 by 61farnham

[Dodgeb4ya]

You are going to rebuild the Fluid Drive?  Why?

[mopar_earl]

You are going to rebuild the Fluid Drive? Why?

Maybe he means the trans? Maybe his fluid coupling is leaking?

Earl

[Dodgeb4ya]

I asked about the FD coupling because I get calls occaisionally about what to do to fix one when someone decided to rebuild/re-seal it even though it worked fine or wasn't leaking and now after the rebuild leaks or there is a slight vibration from the engine.

 

The FD coupling cannot be completely opened up to replace the front bearing with out cutting the unit open on a lathe... then welding it closed then balancing the complete assembly.....and that's where I have had a few calls that the units now vibrate in the car. A bad situation... not fixable IMO.

The bellows seal and graphite ring can be replaced with the factory Miller Tools when you can find the early or late style bellows and graphite seal parts.

 

Leave the coupling alone if it works and does not leak. That's all I'm recommending.

[mopar_earl]

I agree, if its working and not leaking, don't touch it.

I saw a couple Miller fluid coupling tool kits at Hershey. I thought about buying them but had no idea if they were complete or not.

Earl

Edited October 16, 2015 by mopar_earl

[desoto1939]

I agree, if its working and not leaking, don't touch it.

I saw a couple Miller fluid coupling tool kits at Hershey. I thought about buying them but had no idea if they were complete or not.

Earl

This is why I have scanned and copied the various Miller FActory Tools catalog. It lists and also has the various tools that are contained in the sets for Fluid drive maintenance tools and also the other tools that were used by the mechanics at the dealerships. If interested in a copy of the three miller tool catalogs that go from approx. mid 1930 up to about 1950 contact me.

 

Rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com

[Conn47D24]

Sorry I've been away.

Simon, I purchased bearings and seals from Chris at Andy Bernbaum. All fit well with help from the correct tools.

As for the FD, this car hasnt run in 35 years. I'm going over it top to bottom. Trying not to leave anything to chance.

Clay

[Frank Elder]

Well this is the one time to leave things alone......clean it, repaint it, make it pretty on the outside and let it be......

[Conn47D24]

ZM,

 

Well, its been sitting forty years and I'm doing everything I can, hopefully ONCE!  The FD unit has been out of the car 3 years and sitting in an ever growing puddle of fluid. I guess it leaks.   Bought a new seal unit from Bernbaum awhile back and I'm almost ready to tackle it.

 

Of course I'm more intimidated now .  :-)

 

I'll be here calling for help I'm sure.

 

Thanks for all input here guys.

 

Clay