Broken Wheelchair part, need help
Looking for someone in SoCal that may be able to help me with as I don't have the knowledge nor the tools. Today I sheared the key on my axle and it really did a number on the key way as well as the axle. The key way on the axle now has tapered sides and the new key wobbles in the slot not to mention the bit in there acted as an abrasive and galled up the axle pretty bad.
The axle used to be a machine fit and now wobbles and the loose key way allows the wheel to rotate on the axle about 10 deg or so. I am disabled ( Paraplegic ) with some LeftBrachial plexus nerve damage to my left shoulder which make a manual ( push ) chair only viable for in the house. The inside bore of the wheel was damaged also but dosen't seem too bad, the key way is ok as far as I can tell.
I really depend on my power wheelchair like you guys depend on your legs, and Sunrise Medical only sell motor and gearbox combos $ 1250
Here is what I am talking about, you can see how the new key stock has gaps on ths sides which is allowing it to roll side to side. Any thoughts ( on the cheap ) would be appreciated. The Wheelchair is a quickie 626 btw. If you happen to know of anyone who might have a donor
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