Cascade Crew

Al Hasse

I have new ring and pinion (3.73), new Eaton carrier, and axles on the way. Ring and pinion have the bearings and seals with it, but I understand that there is a shim kit which is used to properly set the gears, I didn't see one with the gear set. My axles will have the studs, bearings and seals when they arrive on Monday.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:44 am Post subject:

I think if you go to pretty much any good parts store, they should have shims.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:37 am Post subject:

Think I've got a bunch of shims yet.

Al Hasse · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:51 am Post subject:

Cool, then after Monday I'll have everything I need (minus a diff cover - I can do later). Just need a convenient weekend to work on it Cool

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:34 am Post subject:

If you're coming down for the cruise on Sunday and don't happen to have a dial indicator for setting backlash, you can borrow mine.

Al Hasse · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:42 pm Post subject:

Don't think I'll make the cruise. Going to try to make Pinks! tomorrow. Thanks for the offer, but not doing this on my own this time. This is a first for me and for this type of project, I'm a show me type - I learn better that way Cool

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:

I've got access to a pinion depth gauge too. Don't know if it fits our old 10 bolts but we can sure try.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:24 pm Post subject:

I picked up the side bearings for the posi today. Wasn't 100% positive on which set of the ones Eaton specified that I need, so I picked up a set of both. I asked before getting them if I could return the set I don't use. Now, except for special tools, I think I have everything I need, except for a convenient weekend Laughing