clhiller
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Well, I got started on the rear end this week. Leaky bearing seals and pinion seal . I also was wanting to put a 3.89 rear end in it if I could find one as it seemed to be a real high revver on the highway. I also felt some movement in the nearside rear wheel when I grabbed it at the 12 and 6 o'clock position and rocked it.
So several things have happened. Looks like I have a 4.55 rear end (41 tooth ring and 9 tooth pinion). No wonder it was such a high revver. (Anyone in the market for one?)
The other thing was the bearing on the nearside wasn't pressed on tight to the axle ring. There is a difference of 1/4" from the bearing face to the shoulder of the taper between the two sides. Far side is 2.25" and the nearside is 2.025". What is the proper distance?
Could this contribute to the movement I felt? The bearing not being pushed on far enough would allow the axle to slide further into the differential than it is supposed to. All the bearings seem tight and smooth, so I don't know where the movement would come from.
As always, all ideas are appreciated!
So several things have happened. Looks like I have a 4.55 rear end (41 tooth ring and 9 tooth pinion). No wonder it was such a high revver. (Anyone in the market for one?)
The other thing was the bearing on the nearside wasn't pressed on tight to the axle ring. There is a difference of 1/4" from the bearing face to the shoulder of the taper between the two sides. Far side is 2.25" and the nearside is 2.025". What is the proper distance?
Could this contribute to the movement I felt? The bearing not being pushed on far enough would allow the axle to slide further into the differential than it is supposed to. All the bearings seem tight and smooth, so I don't know where the movement would come from.
As always, all ideas are appreciated!