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TomW · 04-22-2010, 03:46 PM

My Overlander is currently laid up on stands awaiting new rubber on the wheels. The image below shows the the relatively new Henschen axles ordered complete with new brakes. All four drums have an "X" drawn as if to designate something significant.

What do you think the "X"s indicate? I have my suspicion, but I would like to hear everyone's thoughts.

Thanks,
Tom

markdoane · 04-22-2010, 04:17 PM

That's so Jethro know which side to mount the wheel on.

TomW · 04-22-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by markdoane

That's so Jethro know which side of the drum to mount the wheel on.

Hmm. That's enlightening - The X could be his QA signature.

I learnt something...

Tom

boondockdad · 04-22-2010, 04:36 PM

I see this a lot in Detroit... it's graffiti

Vehicle on stands, missing wheels....

overlander63 · 04-22-2010, 05:00 PM

Tom, are there weights on the drums? If so, are they oriented to the X's? My first thought is the x's are the light spots on the drums.

TomW · 04-22-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by finalcutjoe

I see this a lot in Detroit... it's graffiti

Vehicle on stands, missing wheels....

How'd you let Patsy get your password?

Tom

TomW · 04-22-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

Tom, are there weights on the drums? If so, are they oriented to the X's? My first thought is the x's are the light spots on the drums.

There do not appear to be any weights on the drums. I too thought the X was related to balance.

Here's an image of the drums rotated 180 degrees:

Tom

Frank's Trailer Works · 04-22-2010, 06:49 PM

Tom the "x" is to mark the spot. If you dig under the "x" you will find buried pirate treasure. It will be in a big chest with a curved top. You shoot the lock with your flint lock pistol and it pops right open. Inside you will find gold pieces and jeweled necklaces and a big crown.

I actually am guessing it is to signify that some important step in fabrication was done and somebody used the "X" to signify that a step was done.

markdoane · 04-22-2010, 07:11 PM

If you look at the symbol closely, it isn't an "x". It's the lower case Greek letter Chi (χ), which in Chinese is Ch'i, the name of the life force which inhabits all things.

So think of it as a Greco-Sino blessing, of sorts.

It certainly doesn't mean that it failed inspection and was reworked.

2airishuman · 04-22-2010, 07:15 PM

those are GIRL axles...

cheers
2air'

utee94 · 04-22-2010, 07:21 PM

Your axles were manufactured in Mexico, and the workers were celebrating their happiness at drinking XX beer. Unfortunately, they were too drunk to place the second X.

**Action** · 04-22-2010, 08:19 PM

It may be a QC check or an inventory mark.

>>>>>>>>>>>>Action

68 TWind · 04-22-2010, 08:28 PM

Tom,

I bet it is either a balance point or just quality check that the assembly is complete and ready to ship. If the X is marked on both sides I'd think something to do with balance. The new axles I recently installed did not have any markings but they were another brand.

Bruce

**Janet H** · 04-22-2010, 08:53 PM

The X denotes the sides made with products from US steel corp. ?

Not sure what the un X'd ones are made from...

markdoane · 04-22-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Action

It may be a QC check or an inventory mark.

>>>>>>>>>>>>Action

QC check? Like the mark your math teacher put on all your right answers?

**Action** · 04-22-2010, 09:47 PM

Kinda.

More like .... Oh, yeah, that drum is round and black. Not square like the last one. NEXT!

>>>>>>>>>>>>Action

87MH · 04-23-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TomW

..... All four drums have an "X" drawn as if to designate something significant...What do you think the "X"s indicate?

"X" marks the side that goes to the inside.....

TomW · 04-23-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Action

...More like .... Oh, yeah, that drum is round and black. Not square like the last one. NEXT!

Hmm, I guess they mark the square ones with "O"s...

Tom

rideair · 04-23-2010, 01:38 PM

Tom,

My guess because all you have holding up the other side is a 2x4 resting on top of an 8x8 standing vert. along with a bottle jack to hold up that side, the "X" is telling you to put those wheels back on first (the "X" side) so you can then move the jackstands over to the other side before installing the wheels?

Just giving you a hard time, but be careful.

The "X" is telling you that side goes on the drivers side. The trailing arm to the rear.

Are they 12" brakes I see? Not the 10" that comes with a 3000 axle?

BTW, I need to get with you about your AC rebuild. I'm finally getting around to rebuilding my 1966 Bay Breeze for the summer season. I'll send you a PM.

TomW · 04-23-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rideair

..My guess because all you have holding up the other side is a 2x4 resting on top of an 8x8 standing vert. along with a bottle jack to hold up that side, the "X" is telling you to put those wheels back on first (the "X" side) so you can then move the jackstands over to the other side before installing the wheels?

...

Not shown is the Mighty Burb anchoring the show:

But thanks for your concern.

Yes - you're looking at 12-inch brakes (as if Andy would have sold me anything else for a 26' Airstream

)

I am happy to help all I can with your AC. PM is fine, but my email address is listed at my Overlander's website (link below).

Tom