[AJD] stressed axles

[Bus Driver]

I do agree that at some point in the future, stress will cause the axle to
become brittle and break. But I suspect that many other things will break
and wear out first. Leave the wheel spacing as you prefer with no worries.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kreig" <astroguy at nas.com>
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Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 2:40 PM
Subject: [AJD] stressed axles


I removed, cleaned up, painted, restored, all parts for the wheels on the
530.   When I reassembled the wheels I installed the wheel hubs and rims in
the widest possible setting.  Sure makes access around the tractor much
easier but sure makes for a wide tractor.    I wonder about the stresses
involved on the axles.  The ride sure is a lot softer and there is more
bounce when wheeling down the road.  Seems to me that wheels set in the
widest position would greatly increase the stresses on axles and an increase
in possible axle breakage.  I certainly would not want to be pulling really
high loads, seems like the axle would want to "wind up"  so to speak.

Any experiences out there?

Kreig
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