[FC] FC powertrain

[N2VZD at aol.com]

I have done this trick..and it does NOT work. even spacing the axles  out 
@1/4 in on each side , you are stressing the outer races on your axle  
bearings. This in addition to the speedo gear missing , makes it a not so hot  
thing to do without more thought in the actual measurements of the axle 
problem.  If you do it , then take a bearing apart after a few miles because it 
does not  sound or feel right , you will see wear on the outer race and bearing 
, none on  the inner. I wrote about this about 6 years ago with pictures of 
all details  involved, before it got ugly. First thing that alerted me to a 
problem , was  things binding up tight (as in axles not turning with force) 
 when  tightening the axle flange nuts the last turn...then the fun began.
Regards, Tim Colson