Morris Minor Owners Club

Hey guys! Got the new springs etc for my morris last week and today started cleaning up my rear axle. After taking all the springs etc off and all the gunk was cleaned off it I was horrified to see the condition of the left side of the exle.

Appart from this one bit the rest of the axle is in very good condition, Can this be saved? is it ok to use it like this? Do I need a new axle? Can i weld a patch?

Any advice would be great.

Below: this is the rust on the bracket


Below: the rust on the actual axle


Below: Notice a small hole that I punched in the casing by accident with a air chissel

Hello Andrew,

I'm sure that it can be repaired but very accurate work is necessary, as is ensuring the welding doesn't distort the casing. I would suggest the best route is a second hand axle casing as they should be plentiful and cheap?

Alec

You may have done well to find that weak spot with the chisel.
Once you get one little hole in an axle another will follow eventually. Happens a lot on many cars around the rear of the diff housing.
Have plugged the holes with chemical metal once ot twice as a running repair but 6 months later another appears.
Long term a better condition one would be the answer and paint it well before fitting.
As Alec said they seem to be plentiful.

I've got a spare Series MM axle if anyone is interested, but not a 1000.

I have an almost new 1098 back axle complete with diff and half shafts, but I fear I may be too far away from you for you to collect it. I could bring it up to Leicester.
Nice an shiny, black hammerited at Christmas!
£50

Hi Dave

Thanks for the great offer. I am going to nip down to Harry Bucklands tomorrow as they have a few minors in. Hopefuly one of them will have a good rear axle on it.

Thanks again for the offer. Ill let you know what I find

No worries Andrew, it's here if you want it. I'll put it on the 'for sale' board in a couple of weeks along with the rest of my stuff
Cheers
Dave

Hey Dave

All the axles at the scrappy were just as bad as mine, not surprised really.

Would you really be prepared to bring it to Leicester?? I will put a wanted add in but if nothing turns up a bit closer I might take you up on the offer

Kind Regards

Andy

PM sent Andy. Looks like you're sorted though...