Posted by Gordon Maney on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 8:00PM :
In Reply to: Axle scoring to direct breakage? posted by Scott W on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 12:20PM :
I really don't think I like the idea of reducing axle shaft strength just to ensure that it breaks in a convenient place. I have not broken an axle shaft in any truck, ever.
I did break an axle shaft in a 1953 Olds 98.... I revved the engine up and popped the clutch, which promptly popped the shaft. Examination of the shaft ends revealed it had been fractured about 1/3 of the way across for a while.
That was in 1968, and I am more prudent now.
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