Pinion depth setting, 9.25

Bruce · 2006-09-26T00:17:30+00:00

I've set up about 5 axles, a mix of Ford 9" and D44 and have the equipment, experience, and success rate ;^)The issue is I always have done a complete gear swap. I only plan to replace the bearings on my 98 since the R&P look fine and I caught the bearings early (beginning of some fretting on the carrier and pinion bearings).Since I am keeping the R&P, is it possible to use the same pinion depth shims for the new bearings (I'll replace the shims, just use the same pack thickness)? My reason for asking is that it usually is impossible to remove the new bearing once installed without destroying it should I need to adjust the shim pack further. I suppose I can measure the critical dimensions on the old pinion with the old bearing and make any adjustments for the new bearing being different, but since the old bearing is worn I might not get a good reading. Alternatively I could hone the new bearing or pinion so that I get a fit that is easier to remove but that is a pain...Any ideas?Thanks,-Bruce

Sep 26, 2006 30 Replies

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TBone 19 years ago

How about explaining it Mr. Corrections? Where exactly did all that oil come from?

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Budd Cochran 19 years ago

No.

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TBone 19 years ago

Then once again, you don't do what you say you will. Imagine that..

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Roy 19 years ago

I kinda think he didn't bite.

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beekeep 19 years ago

Mute point. Everytime he opens his mouth he makes it clear that he was just trolling and doesn't believe half the stuff he says. Hell he can't even keep his stories strait half the time. It just goes to show the not only is the mind a terrible thing to waste, its a terrible thing to loose as well.

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TBone 19 years ago

The sad thing is I wasn't even trolling. I just wanted to see if even once he would stand up to his word. I guess he did in the past but anymore......

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beekeep 19 years ago

He was a hoot years ago and could mentally spar with the best of them. Now he seams to have run out of ammo. Maybe we should take up a collection and get him some Aricept.

beekeep

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Tom Lawrence 19 years ago

Well, fortunately it wasn't a "moot" point, with a "straight" story about how terrible it is to "lose" one's mind.

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Budd Cochran 19 years ago

Yah got it in one, Roy.

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TBone 19 years ago

Yea, sure he did, LOL!

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beekeep 19 years ago

Spellen ain't my 4tay.

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