Re: REAR ENDaxle housing welds

Posted by Joe Gruller on September 08, 1998 at 20:11:59

In Reply to: REAR END
posted by Michael D on September 08, 1998 at 14:53:39

: I recently took my '30 rear end apart for inspection and some minor rework (seals, gaskets,etc.).I used Les Andrews book for reference and everything went Ok.
: One aspect of this assenbly still is a question. In the book, it states that the left axle housing weld should face the front of the car.Mine faces downward.
: This rear end seems to perform OK and I'm curious about the weld business.
: Would appreciate some comments of this.
: Thanks, Michael D
The axle housing is built from a rolled steel tube with a welded seam and forged ends welded on. Some rear ends come with welds facing forward , back and bottom, this with the spring perch in the vertical position. There is no physical difference just weld location when assembled. You would want the tube welds to be in the same location for looks. If you are building for show you would check the judging standards forthe position of the welds for your car, otherwise just use what you have and don't worry about it.