Cokekid Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 While installing the rear drums on the passengers side I ran into a problem with the threading the nut on. It started on ok but after a few turns the nut felt like it would just spins. Here is a photo of the axle and the nut I welcome any and all suggestions on how to fix my problem. Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelincoln Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 That is not a nut you really want to be loose. But looks like there are some threads on the axle. You could try getting a box wrench on the nut, and gently pounding on the nut as you turn in. You might want to get a new nut and possibly run a die over the axle threads. Abe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19tom40 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 You can try the procedure that Abe Lincoln posted, but I would start a search for a new axle. You might have to buy a complete rear end to get one. The threads on the axle are damaged right up to the part where the nut contacts the hub, so even if you get it to work now, you are going to have problems in the future. Unless you can get 150 ft lbs or more on the axle nut, I would not drive the car on the highway. It would be a trailer queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Tom. I may give it a try as I have nothing to loose before hunting down a axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19tom40 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 You may want to consider a set of brake drum retainers to make sure that the drum stays in place. Here is a link to the ones for a Ford, I am not sure if it will work on a Lincoln, but you can call Chris Herrel at Boose-Herrel and he can give you advice on the fitment as well as help you find a new axle. https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/cgcat.php?searchtype=Search&year_choice=40&searchtextdesc=brake+drum&sd=Search&searchnumber= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47clubcoup Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 i would call merv adkins at 9092248562 he has helped me maney of times aned has parts out the ying yang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken/Alabama Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) A Ford axle will work just fine. 42-48 Ford is the same length as your 48 Lincoln. I had NOS 39-41 Ford axles in my 39 Zephyr. Edited October 16, 2021 by Ken/Alabama (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Ken. The project is on hold, as I am waiting for my coil to be rebuilt by Skip. I am glad to hear that I can use a ford axel. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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