once again. good information. thanks guys. Been traveling so Elvis sits without a rearend. Hoping to get back on it this weekend.
and the machinist said to use a black magic marker for checking the pattern. said it works great. Hmmm.
ah, so the pinion nut bearing preload of 10-20 in/lbs is without the carrier installed? If true, why don't the specs state a total preload as...
ok, so the machine shop charged 15.75 to press my pinion bearing. i'm good with that. One step closer to assembly.
Exactly. You described it well. Thanks Nick.
Another question guys. The pinion seal has a sort of dust shield attached to the OS face. Looks like a big washer with a lip out at the pinion....
I found a very nice Ring gear contact pattern chart. The website is...
Thanks for that. Hoping to get this set and not get a POS.
Hmm, are you saying there might be a problem? I'm not following your track.
Ok, just a bad experience on eBay and I'm being overly cautious on this one. Sorry for addressing this twice. Thanks for all the responses. Much...
I've asked about this before but still hesitant. There's a R&P set on ebay that looks good but I'd like your opinion. The guy doesn't know much...
The oil slinger mystery is solved. I've been fretting this little thing for over a week and finally figured out where it fits. It sits on the...
Will 6-bolt bearing hubs from a Dana 30 w/Drum brakes fit up to one with Disc brakes?
Thanks Nick. Also happy the site is up and running.
Good points. I'll add this. Additional questions on torque,,,, 1. The TSM calls for 200-220 ft/lbs on the pinion nut on final install. What if...
Draft assembly procedure. Grossly over-simplified but hopefully generally correct. Comments appreciated. Rear Dana 44 – Flanged Axle - 3.73...
I apologize for asking questions before I research and look at the dang pictures in the TSM. And yes, I bow to you, Nick and others who pitch-in...
Well, I had most of my answers at hand and didn't catch it. The exploded view in the service manual shows this as the oil slinger and it rests...
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I need to find a better diagram. There's no way to have the slinger not touch bearing or race. Either way it will touch.
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