The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Early 'Bolts (1916-1936 1st Half) 1927 1 ton questions

The short answer is that I don't know the answer to the 'plug' question.

Many years ago (when I had more hair), I relined Lurch's brakes and in the process, took the rear axles out in order to replace the outer axle seal because the grease from the outer bearings totally invaded the brake area.

I replaced the outer felt seal with a new neoprene one (SKF 16406).

I don't remember seeing anything like the plug near the splines and I'm sure I was not aware enough at that time to test if the shafts had in and out slop.

I sent an email with a link to this discussion to a couple of guys I know that have '27 and '28 Chevy one ton trucks. Hopefully they will chime in.

Cheers, Dean