MV8 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) It does not appear that removal of the hub from the axle is needed in order to remove the center section on a Triumph TR-10 axle. Looks like the axle and brakes are retained by four bolts and can be pulled together with a slide hammer. The assembly could be taken to a mech shop with a hydraulic press for hub separation for outer seals. If you have any plans for autocross, bigger tires, engine output improvement, or driving faster than 60 mph (4.11, 4.55, or 4.88:1 ratio), consider an axle upgrade/swap. A woodruff key and taper keeps the hubs from spinning on the axles and is a good indication of the torque capacity limitations. EDIT: The axle and hub come out as an assembly: https://www.simplesevens.org/history/t10axle/axlebeebe.htm Edited September 24, 2023 by MV8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEM Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 The diff was bone dry. Added about a quart and a half, spun one wheel to slosh it around a bit then lowered the car. Pushed the car a few feet forward and back. It was a little stiff at first but no binding. A few pushes and pulls and the car was rolling nice and smooth. I can now push it around by my self without much effort. I think I will roll it around a bit more then drain and replace the oil, no doubt it will be full of rust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEM Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 More picture of the axle. I don't see a breather. Also that E-brake Christmas tree looks kludged with two zerk fittings. Hopefully someone can help identify it by the numbers stamped on it - sorry for the blurry one, no matter how many times or how many directions I took the picture, it came out the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 These car dollies are well worth having Get them at Harbor Freight or Northern tool. Important to get THESE type and not the shallow diamond plate kind. The wheels will roll out of the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 That looks like a well built axle. If you're lucky, you might have some slosh baffles in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcollier Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Yipee, it's turning over. You absolutely have to drop the diff assembly out and inspect it. At a minimum it will need a good cleaning and new bearings. Hopefully the gears will be useable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEM Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 Yup, one of my ever increasing winter projects on this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENC Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I can't positively identify yours, but here are a couple pictures of the S10 axle from my 65 when I had it out for cleanup. You should be able to zoom in for markings, but I don't see any similar to yours. The 2nd pic is of the handbrake tree arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcollier Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Well, I can assure you it will be worth it. I worked 35 years on sports cars of all flavours. Drove them all and owned a few myself. The Seven is the quintessential expression of a car where nothing is superfluous. A minimal amount of suffering for maximum joy …as long as the top is off, that is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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