[Amc-list] Rear end axle problem

["Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Bob, have never heard anything like that on the axles, and am forwarding your reply to Frank Swygert but also amc-list in case others with to chime in with this unusual problem. Anyone wishing to comment or advise please feel free to contact Bob also, his information is below and thanks in advance to anyone who might reply. 
Eddie Stakes'
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bob FRANSON 
  bobretiredusn@xxxxxxx


  Hey Eddie; 
  I've got a MAJOR problem with the Javelin. Maybe you or someone you know can help me.
  When I started rebuilding/customizing it, I bought a '72 Javelin SST and got a bunch of parts from it. One of the parts that I used was the rear end, BUT, I used my axles and backing plates because I already had new brakes on them and ALL new parts. 
  A week ago, I took the car out for one of it's first runs and I noticed when I went into a left turn, I heard this horrendous grinding noise coming from the right rear. I went home immediately and put the rear end up on jack stands. When I pulled the wheel and drum, I found that the drum had been hitting the backing plate in several places AND, I had about 3/8 of an inch end play in the axles. I pulled the left side and found about 1/8 inch play. The book says .006 is optimum and I've got fractions of inches, not thousandths. 
  I even went so far as to get the original SST axles and put them in only to find the same problem exists. I'm wondering if there might be something missing from the spider gears that would take up that kind of room.
  I've got a bunch of spacers, but I don't think I need spacers. I need longer axles. Between the four axles I've got, there's nearly 2" difference. The longest axles are the original Javelin axles and the shortest are the original SST axles. I'm seriously considering getting the original Javelin axle back and transferring everything to that, but only IF THE AXLES FIT!!!!
  Have you ever encountered anything like this before or do you know of anyone you might ask about it? I'd sure appreciate any help I can get. This thing is turning into a "garage queen." 
  Have a good weekend.
  Stay Safe and May God Bless America; Bob
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