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Ken Carpenter's 1916 Speedster engine had been rebuilt (as recounted in the two
previous work party articles of Jan. 29th and Feb. 26th). The engine was performing well but the rear
end was making a disturbing noise. Larry, Ken, and Neil dismantled the rear differential and found that the
noise was coming from a sheared pin in the U-joint. The U-joint pin had wallowed out due to a previous
rebuilder having forgotten to install the brass bushing that centers the drive shaft! While the rear end was
apart, all the components were inspected, cleaned, and lubricated prior to reassembly.
Ken, Don, and Don checking out the rear axle of Ken's speedster.
Larry inspecting the differential for wear or broken parts responsible for the noise.
The broken pin had to be removed from the hole to remove the universal joint.
Ken holding up the cleaned U-joint. The worn out pin hole is visible.
Ken and Neil during disassembly.
Larry, Ken, and Neil
Ken carpenter cleaning a rear axle housing.
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