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by bear67
Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Outboard noise Right Rear axle
Replies: 9
Views: 4523

Re: Outboard noise Right Rear axle

I have found bearings available for the T rear axle, but not for TT. Is there a difference in OD measurement between T and TT axle housings? I have not pulled this down as there is no room in shop currently as I am doing head work on Case tractor--too many machine tools and engines in the way and I ...
by bear67
Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Outboard noise Right Rear axle
Replies: 9
Views: 4523

Re: Outboard noise Right Rear axle

Thanks Oldav8tor

I had to locate Hyatt bearings for an early Twin City tractor several years back. Many early tractor axles were just bushed with bronze.
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by bear67
Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Outboard noise Right Rear axle
Replies: 9
Views: 4523

Re: Outboard noise Right Rear axle

Thanks guys. I have torn down hundreds of tractor rear axles down through the years and I suspected bearings.
Not a bad grinding yet, but time to fix.

I guess I need bearings, retaining washer, seal and nut. I assume that these were originally felt seals.
Thanks again. Bear
by bear67
Thu Jan 02, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Outboard noise Right Rear axle
Replies: 9
Views: 4523

Outboard noise Right Rear axle

I am new to Model T's as I am a tractor and engine guy. I recently acquired a Doodlebug (farmer built tractor from automotive parts) and it has a Model T rear axle with Ruckstell two speed. I have a slight grinding noise in the right rear outboard axle. It also gets a little warm when ran for a whil...