Left Rear Hub Slop 3212H

[joelk 10]

I noticed that the left side hub has some slop when going from forward to reverse. Is the only simple option just to weld (or JB Weld) the hub onto the axle? I can see the key walk back and forth as I change direction before it catches. Any good ideas on a simple fix?

[RayS 79]

JB weld won`t take that back and forth movement.

[rm 0]

i brought mine to a machine shop had the hub re keyed

[dentwizz 6]

I just replaced the key and tightened the bolts. Simple fix.

[HubbardRA 19]

I fixed one once by getting the next larger key, then hand filing it to have a tight fit in the worn grooves, then driving it into the groove with a hammer. I also made one by using the parts from a taper-lock coupling so it could be tightened onto the axle and have no slop. I eventually gave that one to Roy. The newer style axles have the left hub welded on. You can do that on the type you have and still be able to remove the axle if needed.

[OrangeMetalGuy 20]

I like that idea, welding the hub to the axle. No more slop, ever.

[Ronald Hribar 70]

before i would weld it on, I would make sure the hub is snug on the shaft. Otherwise weld will eventually fail

[HubbardRA 19]

You will need to weld the hub with nickel rod because the hub is cast iron and the axle is steel. I have also seen this type of weld done with stainless steel rod, but this is not the best way since the rod material does not alloy with the cast iron. The weld will eventually crack when subjected to high stresses.