pinion nut won't tighten!!

93 Cobra needs input · 08-02-2002, 10:01 PM

I'm in the process of putting my pinion gear in. I installed new bearings and races, double checked to make sure they were the right bearings and the races were seated properly. The pinion nut drew up almost all the way but I still have 1/32" play back and forth let alone started to crush the crush the nut. I've had an impact wrench on the nut trying, but a small compressor. I have heared these crush sleeves are hard to crush but I'm not quite to the sleeve and it is already hard as hell. I even checked the splines on the pinion and flange looked good. I sure hope one of you guys has a good idea!

PKRWUD · 08-03-2002, 12:44 AM

Try a breaker bar and a 6' piece of pipe.

Take care,
~Chris

jimberg · 08-03-2002, 08:17 AM

What PKRWUD said. I also took a 3' long piece of bar stock and drilled two holes in it so that I could put two bolts through the unused holes in the pinion. This gave me a way to hold the pinion still while I cranked on the nut.

93 Cobra needs input · 08-04-2002, 03:56 PM

Thanks guys I was finally able to get the crush collar pulled up and the new bearing preload set. The guys at this site are AWSOME!!!!

LX5liter · 08-04-2002, 04:37 PM

I was having the same problem yesterday. I finally took out the 3/4" impact and that made short work it.

08-02-2002, 10:01 PM	#1
93 Cobra needs input Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Madelia,MN USA Posts: 58	pinion nut won't tighten!! I'm in the process of putting my pinion gear in. I installed new bearings and races, double checked to make sure they were the right bearings and the races were seated properly. The pinion nut drew up almost all the way but I still have 1/32" play back and forth let alone started to crush the crush the nut. I've had an impact wrench on the nut trying, but a small compressor. I have heared these crush sleeves are hard to crush but I'm not quite to the sleeve and it is already hard as hell. I even checked the splines on the pinion and flange looked good. I sure hope one of you guys has a good idea! __________________ 331 stroker, JE 8.5:1 pistons, H-beam rods, steel crank, main cap, msd with 3step, BBK ceramic long tubes,TKO, 4.30's, motorsport Z303, Victor Jr aluminum heads, crane gold 1.6, southside lift bars, 90/10 front, 50/50 rear, centerforce dual friction clutch, Vortech S-trim soon.

08-03-2002, 12:44 AM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Try a breaker bar and a 6' piece of pipe. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-03-2002, 08:17 AM	#3
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	What PKRWUD said. I also took a 3' long piece of bar stock and drilled two holes in it so that I could put two bolts through the unused holes in the pinion. This gave me a way to hold the pinion still while I cranked on the nut. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

08-04-2002, 03:56 PM	#4
93 Cobra needs input Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Madelia,MN USA Posts: 58	Finally!! Thanks guys I was finally able to get the crush collar pulled up and the new bearing preload set. The guys at this site are AWSOME!!!! __________________ 331 stroker, JE 8.5:1 pistons, H-beam rods, steel crank, main cap, msd with 3step, BBK ceramic long tubes,TKO, 4.30's, motorsport Z303, Victor Jr aluminum heads, crane gold 1.6, southside lift bars, 90/10 front, 50/50 rear, centerforce dual friction clutch, Vortech S-trim soon.

08-04-2002, 04:37 PM	#5
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I was having the same problem yesterday. I finally took out the 3/4" impact and that made short work it. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

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