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Originally posted by andy669
That crush sleeve is a PITA. I replaced mine with a solid spacer from Ratech. I reused a crush sleeve once (because I had no other choice) and it loosened up.
Andy
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exactly. somebody back me up if im right but the crush sleeve(a new one) serves 2 purposes connected to each other.
1.) Maintain proper torque with the pinion nut.
2.) Hold pinion gear back so it does not move back and forth
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92 Mustang GT, 347 Stroker(Forged Steel Crank/Rods-Balanced, Forged Aluminum Dished Pistons), Trick Flow Track Heat Intake, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads w/ Stage 3 port/polish, 80mm C&L MAF, FMS 30# Inj., BBK AFPR, Trick Flow Stage 2 Cam, Trick Flow 1.6R Rockers, BBK E.L. Headers, Flowmaster Cat-Back, MAC CAI, FMS Pulleys, Griffin Alum. Radiator, MSD Pro-Billet Distributor; AOD, Dynamic 3300 Lockup Converter, B & M Super Cooler, B&M Ratchet Shifter; 3:73 gears.
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