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Re: Axle casing widths

To: nosimport@mailbag.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Axle casing widths
Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2001 02:20:15 +0000 FILETIME=[AADA80F0:01C11AF9]
Thanks, I'll try it.


>From: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
>To: "Montana Bob" <montanabob51@hotmail.com>, spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Axle casing widths
>Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2001 21:11:32 -0500
>
>Bob,
>         I would measure real carefully to see which half is longer. Here's
>how.... measure the complete width of the axle casing by building a jig out
>of 2x4s (50 x 100s to you Europeans) such that a piece extends the width of
>the car and 2 pieces, one at each end, extend toward the axle housing and
>at right angles to the long piece and touch the outside of each backing
>plate. Now, measure that total distance between the two short legs,  divide
>by 2, subtract your IQ from the quotient, and if it's less than 24 ", I'd
>be surprised.
>         HTH  Peter C.


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