View Single Post
Old 03-27-2001, 01:54 AM   #7
stng87
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: southern california
Posts: 329
Post

Quote:
Originally posted by stangbang:
It is possible to do this yourself if you have the right tools. By this I meam a torque wrench that will read from 0-20 inch pounds to set the bearing pre-load on the pinion bearing,a pinion depth gauge to determine the right shim selection for the pinion, and a dial indicator with a magnectic base to set up and check the backlash.You should use some marking compound (white lead) to check tooth contact pattern also. I would definately look at the axles and bearings too. It can be done but it's not for the average shadetree mechanic!
Hey Stangbang, where's brunswick? Im in bowling green which is about 20 min south of Toledo. later

stng87 is offline   Reply With Quote