idrjoe_sandiego Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Hi guys. While out on a recent tour, an axle shaft broke. Fortunately, no drama. While pulling away from a stop sign at about 5mph, shifting from 1st to 2nd, there was a slight pop, then no traction in any gear. It was also fortunate the tour just ended, so AAA intervened for the ride home. Now I am on the hunt for a replacement axle half shaft for a 1929 Dodge Brothers DA. According to data I have, this was originally a "US Axle" part #527. (30 9/16" long). The Lempco replacement axle shaft part# is LD27. Anyone out there have one (or two) for sale, or do you have any leads for same? I have a request in to Nelson Pease in Palmer, Mass. (Thanks to Gary Ash for that tip). Haven't heard back from him yet. http://vapinc.com in Colorado claims to have a huge NOS axle inventory, but none for the DA. And, like everyone else that tries, the inner axle seals are hard to find. Only supplier I have found that might have some is Bernbaum. I am trying to find a modern non-felt seal for replacement. The stainless steel round shims need replaced too. McMaster-Carr has some that are close, but not exact. They appear to be OD=2.75" x ID=2.25" x 0.005" thick. The outer axle seals are readily available.Thanks for any help or advice you have on the seals or shafts or shims. Joe Edited July 16, 2014 by idrjoe_sandiego (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Zetnick Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sorry to hear about that. I know Myers has had a number of parts for me from their parts car inventory...I see an entire rear end for sale at Prewarcar.com, but I can't imagine the shipping cost from New Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrjoe_sandiego Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks Bob. I am sure it could have been worse- surprisingly very little drama. I didn't see anything like that listed on Myers site, but he, no doubt, doesn't have it all listed (e.g., Roy Brister's inventory).I'll give him call. Sounds like you were having some fun with your DA in the rear axle hub arena, too. All better now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I see an entire rear end for sale at Prewarcar.com, but I can't imagine the shipping cost from New Zealand.Presumably you are referring to items advertised by Hans Compter. I knew he was hungry, but that looks like a serious rip-off too me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Zetnick Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 No luck yet on my end Joe...wish I had an axle and you had a hub! Oh, and Myers doesn't list their parts car parts....you just have to call and when Tom gets a chance he goes out to the "yard", but I have gotten many items from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrjoe_sandiego Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Presumably you are referring to items advertised by Hans Compter. I knew he was hungry, but that looks like a serious rip-off too me.Spinneyhill- I agree, Hans is apparently the "Neiman-Marcus" of the used parts world. He certainly has redefined "Needless-Markup" for me. And besides, my spell-checker doesn't like his name- keeps wanting to change it to "Hans Computer". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Looks like you had best advertise in the Dodge Brothers Club news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Joe, there's an extra DA rear end in my shop. But you have to come and get it. Around Oct. 8-9-10-11 would be a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrjoe_sandiego Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Too funny Doug! You will get me out to Hersheytown yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 And, like everyone else that tries, the inner axle seals are hard to find.Joe, you might try Then & Now for those inner seals. I ordered a set for my '32 and they came made with modern materials. Their email is: ljthen2@aol.comAnd, let me know if you want to place a wanted ad in the DBC News. Email: DBCNews@cox.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyobob Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Joe, I have a rear end for a DA in WY, could possibly ship an axle. Send me a PM or call 307-660-1994. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrjoe_sandiego Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Joe, you might try Then & Now for those inner seals. I ordered a set for my '32 and they came made with modern materials. Their email is: ljthen2@aol.comAnd, let me know if you want to place a wanted ad in the DBC News. Email: DBCNews@cox.netThanks Phil- I will try Then and Now. I have got an order coming from a vendor for what may be an acceptable modern neoprene lip seal. According to the best measurements I could get off of the old seal, anyway. Of course, the old seal was thoroughly raped, pillaged, and plundered. We'll see how that goes. I will post the new part # if it's a green light. Obtaining this seal has been a problem child for a while.And now the great news- Success finding a NOS replacement axle! A very nice gentleman, Mr. Nelson Pease, N.B. Pease & Co came through. Ph# 413-283-7620. I looked up his company for a website and didn't find one. But I did find a very cool picture of his place. Check it out= click on the picture below for a larger view. I would love to see the inside!So thanks to everyone. And Wyobob, I may be interested in a spare-so I will email you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetles Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hi Guys, While I do have some spare D.A. axles I doubt anyone would want to pay the freight from South Australia.However here is a worthwhile tip regarding our old seals.Remove the inner part of the old seal and find a seal with the same I.D. as you need that has an O.D. that fits inside your old one and press it into yours.My mate has been doing this for years with great success. It does help if you have a friendly guy at the bearing shop who will look at dimensions rather than part numbers on the computer. I hope this helps.Beetles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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