Gem
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Hi, due to my axle explosion, my Bro-in-law came and helped me today fit a replacement salisbury axle. (Thanks to Phil, who sold me the replacement). It all went smoothly, and have successfully got it all back on before tea! He left me a couple of manuals, that he used during his apprenticeship, titled Transmission,suspension, steering brakes, which are from the school of mechanical and electrical engineering, Bordon, Hants.. these show diagrams and technical data from probably all vehicles owned and used by the M.O.D. (at the time), and are extremely useful, if anyone would like any info...
It was an enjoyable experience swapping axles, even though it was cold, and some lying on the gravel was needed, we done most of the fitting on two axle stands, off the vehicle, then rolled it back in. his matter of fact approach really helped, as there is a general scare about salisbury axles, ie; the spreader bar, to get the diff out, and the crushed spacer... it didn't seem to be too much trouble. Well... for two people anyway.. it took about 8 hours, with not much breaks.
I now know what happens to a diff if you don't put oil in the axle, and the need for a good gasket for the diff pan and hub seal, so no oil leaks out!!
I even managed to paint some of the axle before putting it back, I will finish it off soon, as I continue to do odd jobs around the rest of the vehicle.
fingers crossed, she will be running smoothly for a while, as she is 42, there is always something to look out for, and keep on top of!
It is all worth the work, as they are fine and proud pieces of engineering.
It was an enjoyable experience swapping axles, even though it was cold, and some lying on the gravel was needed, we done most of the fitting on two axle stands, off the vehicle, then rolled it back in. his matter of fact approach really helped, as there is a general scare about salisbury axles, ie; the spreader bar, to get the diff out, and the crushed spacer... it didn't seem to be too much trouble. Well... for two people anyway.. it took about 8 hours, with not much breaks.
I now know what happens to a diff if you don't put oil in the axle, and the need for a good gasket for the diff pan and hub seal, so no oil leaks out!!
I even managed to paint some of the axle before putting it back, I will finish it off soon, as I continue to do odd jobs around the rest of the vehicle.
fingers crossed, she will be running smoothly for a while, as she is 42, there is always something to look out for, and keep on top of!
It is all worth the work, as they are fine and proud pieces of engineering.
