Maverick Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hi Guys I may need some help from the experts here, A friend of mines ward la France came to a grinding hold the other day and we think its the middle axle bearings that have failed So what options do we have on getting the truck up and running again ASAP?? Spoke to Gritineye and he's been very helpful, just want to know what other members think ???? I know Its a bit of a long shot but does anyone know someone who has a spare complete middle axle for a Ward la France ???? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Doesn't have to be the middle axle as the rear is the same internals, only with a blanking plate on the diff throughput. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Doesn't have to be the middle axle as the rear is the same internals, only with a blanking plate on the diff throughput. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Forgot to mention that the Ward La France isn't the only truck running the Timken axles. Think Diamond T and Autocars also some Mack models use the same axle, not sure about Diff ratios though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hi Stuart. Have sent you a PM reference the middle axle. If your bearings have failed - Chrisg on here should be able to source some replacements without any issues as he managed to come up with 2 complete transfer box bearing sets for myself and Mike. I suggest you have an in depth investigation and see what has actually failed - then go from there. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hi Stuart. Have sent you a PM reference the middle axle. If your bearings have failed - Chrisg on here should be able to source some replacements without any issues as he managed to come up with 2 complete transfer box bearing sets for myself and Mike. I suggest you have an in depth investigation and see what has actually failed - then go from there. Markheliops Hi Mark, Thanks for the heads up, as usual time is against us, like you say we need to have a closer look. just wondering what options we have and would it be easier to replace the complete axle rather than rebuild the one we have ??? Will start investigating the problem many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 A few months ago there was a yard in France full of spare Ward axles! Sadly all gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 We should have set up RENTANAXLE.... I'm sure Armycars in Holland will have some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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