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| | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 476 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 476 | Does any one know how high I need too raise one end of the axle higher than the other to prevent the grease to run out when pulling the axle? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 | higher than you may think, probably 5-6 inches. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | Most hubs have a reservoir built into them between the two bearings, so jacking up a wheel usually doesn't help prevent spillage. Just put something like the pan used for baking a loaf of bread under the axle flange to catch the spill. No, borrowing one from the kitchen cabinet IS NOT a good idea! Ask me how I know!
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | Chris's46/515 Have found it is best to not fill the differential chock full-running over put the plug in !!! If you do that it puts more oil out there than the seal likes to handle. Especially in hot weatherand on a long trip. I think the service book says OK to be 1/2 inch below the plug hole cold and level,then can expand some. When you drive and get not level both ways the hubs fill their pocket and lube bearings and seasls. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 476 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 476 | I drained the grease, now I need to find those lock washers in between the bearing nuts. NAPA was no help. Anyone have a source? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | Chris's 46/ 515 Probably have to find them on swap meet, maybe others will chime in with some spares. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 476 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 476 | The W- 11 bearing nut lock washers are close but crimping fingers aren't long enough, I would think there would be a new stock source. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 | Will this one work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-GM-473629-Rear-Wheel-Hub-Nut-Lock-Washers-1936-1952-85-02-Chevrolet-Truck/114621878356?epid=671672284&hash=item1aafff1054:g:YF8AAOSwsm5f-gnL | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,212 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,212 | Will this one work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-GM-473629-Rear-Wheel-Hub-Nut-Lock-Washers-1936-1952-85-02-Chevrolet-Truck/114621878356?epid=671672284&hash=item1aafff1054:g:YF8AAOSwsm5f-gnL Nice find Paul! Just to confirm, per my parts books they are correct for your 1946 COE... Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 476 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 476 | Paul: You are the man! Have two on the way. Thanks | | |
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