[DeTomaso] Axle nut chamfer question

[Julian Kift]

John,
 
Thanks, I knew it had been discussed recently, just couldn't remember where......
 
Julian
 
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Axle nut chamfer question
> From: jb841 at cox.net
> Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 18:56:48 -0700
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> To: julian_kift at hotmail.com
> 
> Julian,
> 
> We just had a discussion about this on the PI forum. The taper goes towards the nut.
> 
> Second, third, and fourth post from the bottom.
> 
> http://pantera.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1510042044/m/812107194/p/10
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
> On Aug 8, 2010, at 6:17 PM, Julian Kift wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Today I went through the usual checks on the GT5 in preparaton for the trip to Monterey; firstly I find a screw in a rear tire, so need to get that repaired (or new tires) then to top that I find have a bad rear axle yet again (less than 2 thousand miles on the previous vendor rebuild). These are the later stepped axle design that seem to be like gold dust or ounce for ounce at least as valuable......
> > 
> > I know the question has cropped up before, but is the axle nut chamfer supposed to be face down or face out. I had always assumed chamfer out i.e. flat face to the axle, but it turns out I have one of each on axles assembled by the same vendor?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > Julian 
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