By set-up bearing I assume you mean the old pinion bearings? Yes, I sanded those just enough that they slide on and off with some persuading. I don't have another bearing to try but I can't imagine why the old one wouldn't be sufficient...its in great shape.
I just snugged the caps to spec (60 ft ...
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- Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:10 pm
- Forum: 10 Bolt Differential Questions
- Topic: Need some help with gear pattern
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- Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:14 am
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Re: Need some help with gear pattern
Yes these gears are original and it was running fine. .032 was original shim. Backlash was 0.0115 prior to disassembly. I'm not using a crush sleeve or seal yet.
I believe carrier is seated all the way in the saddles and yes I'm snugging up carrier caps before running pattern. I think carrier ...
I believe carrier is seated all the way in the saddles and yes I'm snugging up carrier caps before running pattern. I think carrier ...
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:54 pm
- Forum: 10 Bolt Differential Questions
- Topic: Need some help with gear pattern
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Need some help with gear pattern
Hi Jim - I'm in the midst of my first rear end rebuild. I've got a 1967 BOP 8.2 with 2.93 posi. Its original to my 1967 GS400. I'm just putting in the new bearings/races I bought from you and reinstalling the original carrier, ring and pinion but I'm having trouble with my pattern. I've increased ...