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M38CDN Front Axle Shafts
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:49 pm
by L84dinner
Disassembled my front axle and noted that I have mixed Bendix and Rzeppa shafts. The Rzeppa shaft (right side) has been modified to fit the Bendix flange. A new spline has been cut over the original.
Has anyone seen this before?
Any recommendations?
John
Hi John, I moved your post from our "Web Site Issues" Board here to the technical board where it belongs.
Wes K
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:51 pm
by wesk
Not sure what issue you are having. The splines are the same dimension and count for the Bendix, Rzeppa and Spicer cardan joint axles shafts for the Dana/Spicer 25 and 44 axles used on the M38 and M38CDN. The early Bendix had a threaded end on the outboard splines for the front axle nut before the M38 came on line which was not used on later axles.
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:22 am
by southpw
Can you post pictures of it?
I have extra front shaft if interested. I will have a look today and see what kind it is. I'm in Cambridge so not too far from you.
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:48 am
by L84dinner
Here are a few photos of the modified shaft. Looks like they used an early Rzeppa withe the threaded. end.
Someone went to a lot of effort but I think the result is compromised. The spline looks weak.
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I think I should replace with a Bendix shaft.
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:47 am
by ROBCDN3
Hey John. My buddy has both front and rear end complete for a M38. I can check with him as to what he wants for them. They are up near Port Elgin.
Cheers Rob M38A1C
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:27 am
by wesk
John looks to me you have a pair of stock axles. One from a WWII jeep and one from a Post WWII jeep.
M38 Front Axle Shafts
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:17 pm
by L84dinner
Wes,
I am finally getting around to reassembling my front axle. You very kindly assisted me in identifying the axles shafts in my M38 last year and I wondered if there are any concerns with assembling mixed Rzeppa and Bendix axles shafts.
Assuming I set the turning stops to the lower of the two specifications do you see any concerns?
https://1952m38cdn.files.wordpress.com/
Many thanks,
John
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:48 pm
by wesk
No. The steering stops should go to the conservative setting as you posted is about it.
