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Ruckstell Axle Housing Question

Post by skyhunter » Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:37 pm

On the right side of the car of the rear end, is there supposed to be a drain plug on the far end of the axle housing on the underside just before where the brake housing is riveted to the housing?
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Re: Ruckstell Axle Housing Question

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Sat Feb 07, 2026 8:22 pm

skyhunter wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:37 pm
 On the right side of the car of the rear end, is there supposed to be a drain plug on the far end of the axle housing on the underside just before where the brake housing is riveted to the housing?
No.
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Re: Ruckstell Axle Housing Question

Post by Mike Silbert » Sat Feb 07, 2026 8:54 pm

Please post a picture.
I don't believe I have ever seen anything like that.

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Re: Ruckstell Axle Housing Question

Post by RajoRacer » Sat Feb 07, 2026 10:44 pm

Was apparently an attempt for a drain - WIG ?
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Re: Ruckstell Axle Housing Question

Post by skyhunter » Sun Feb 08, 2026 12:11 am

It drains alright.
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Re: Ruckstell Axle Housing Question

Post by Mark Gregush » Sun Feb 08, 2026 12:35 pm

People have put weep holes at the ends, but not factory.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: Ruckstell Axle Housing Question

Post by Allan » Sun Feb 08, 2026 10:57 pm

The right side of a LHD car is on the low side of the road camber. That means any excess oil leaking down the driveshaft and into the axle housing will gravitate to the right side housing. A weep hole lets that excess out before it gets all over the brake shoes and drum and then the wheel. it is not a factory fix.

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Re: Ruckstell Axle Housing Question

Post by skyhunter » Sun Feb 08, 2026 11:07 pm

Thanks, appreciate the info.
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