Re: IML: Tapered axles ended in 1963, thinks I

["Bill Watson" <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>]

1964 was the last year for the tapered axle on B body Mopars (Plymouth,
Dodge), pre-C body (Dodge 880, Chrysler) and D body (Imperial).   With the
1965 models Mopar went with flanged axles across the board.

AMC never swtiched as they had them on the 1988 AMC Eagle, last AMC built.
The drum could be removed without removing the hub though.  Studebaker
switched to flanged axles in mid-1965.

The rear drum is a press-fit onto the hub which has the wheel lugs.  This
hub is actually what you are removing from a tapered axle and the drum comes
with it.  However, there has been more than one instance of someone finding
their rear drums not firmly attached to the hub and thus the drum can come
off the hub without having to use a hub puller to remove the hub and drum
assembly.

Bill
Vancouver, BC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: Bob Kinker
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Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 5:17 PM
Subject: RE: IML: Tapered axles ended in 1963, thinks I


1964 was the last year for tapered axles. All of my 64 Mopars have then, 64
Crown Coupe, 64 Belvedere, 64 Fury, 64 Sport Fury.
Bob kinker




From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kenyon Wills
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:38 PM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: IML: Tapered axles ended in 1963, thinks I

Was 1963 was the last year for tapered axles?

My 1964, 1970, and 1973 all have similar rear bendix brakes that fit over
the lug studs and remove by hand when the wheel is off the car already.

-Kenyon

RandalPark@xxxxxxx wrote:
Yes it is, '64 was the last year for it in Imperial. I AMC continued with it
for a long time after that.

Paul

In an email dated 27/10/2004 3:20:55 pm GMT Daylight time, "B & T Roddick"
<1roscoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>Is this the same type tapered rear axle shaft and interference fit hub as
on
>a '64???
>
>If so, use the correct tool and, as Paul said, apply a (pneumatic) impact
>wrench to the (well greased) forcing screw.  It WILL come off.  Take all
>safety measures, as it can come off with a "bang".
>
>Bill & Tami Roddick
>'64 Imperial Crown
>'72 'Cuda 340
>'88 Cherokee Laredo
>'95 Concorde
>



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