Bedford OY half shaft wanted

[jim fl4]

Hi All,

Today, whilst driving the OY to the YWE I  had the misfortune to break a half shaft.  At least that's what I think has happened since the prop turns but no drive.  It went whilst changing up a gear on a steep hill!  I would prefer a pair (to carry a spare), I'm assuming they are identical shafts for either side?

Happy to buy a complete axle too.

Any leads gratefully appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Jim

[john1950]

Sorry I have had a look and cannot find one, I did have one. I think they are the same but you will have to take the other one out to push the broken piece out and can lay them together to check. I hope it is a clean break and not a shatter as you will have to take the rear pan off to check for bits. Hope you get home O.K. 

[jim fl4]

Hi John,  Thanks for your reply and taking the time to have a look.  I know what its like trying to find specific things :).

I've not started on it yet but I'm thinking that if the break is immediately where the shaft leaves the diff then I may have to remove the diff to get it out.  If I were to push it out from the other side could it drop into the trumpet/sump of the axle casing before finding the tubes, if that makes any sense!!

[john1950]

If it is a clean break a quick thump with a broom shank usually just slides it out, push the broom shank through with the good half shaft. When you take the outer piece out it will give you a better idea what type of break you are dealing with. My guess is that you finished off a previous fracture, so it will not be a clean break. 

Edited August 15, 2021 by john1950