How to rivet axle backing plates?

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: How to rivet axle backing plates?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By David Schwab on Monday, October 14, 2013 - 01:21 pm:

I need to replace a backing plate on a Ruckstell axle housing. How do you back up the rivets that are inside the axle tube? Also, are the ends pressed on or should they slide on/off easily once the rivets are removed?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jack Putnam, Bluffton, Ohio on Monday, October 14, 2013 - 01:37 pm:

You need to back up the rivets with a LARGE solid bar of steel. Nearly the size of the inside diameter of the tube, less the rivet heads.

The parts are pressed on the axle tube. I had to change the ruckstell end on one and it took a 60 ton press to get the broken one off and a replacement on. You might be further ahead to call Dave at Chaffin's and ask them if they will do it for you. The blood, sweat and possible tears you will shed are well worth the UPS charge.


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