1933-40 used a race pressed on the axle from the factory.
Group 5.855
Part #111122
A 1940 axle is a direct replacement in a 1941-46 so that is why your 46 has one, that or your axle was turned down to accept one.
I would either find a replacement axle or use Loctite as Dusty suggested.


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