Dio no happy
Deep into the rear end again. Going to pick up a new crush sleeve here shortly (had to be sent in from anther store)
Noize was getting progressively worse, I jumped into it asap this AM. And as soon as I went to bust loose the tires, already knew the problem was NOT on the pinion side. I FELT THE SLOP.
Get the cover off and using a flatblade driver walked the carrier about 1/10th of an inch side to side. No preload to speak of on those carrier bearings. My guts clenched, thinking I was going to find galled bearings and gears: sheer luck on that note, they all look great, nice and shiney and all polished surfaces, races included. The pinion and ring show the polished wear pattern as they should, so the few times it howled didn’t tear nuthin up.
But I am more than a touch ticked at meself,,,,
I’m in here now, and it WILL be correct before I close shop today. Just need that new crush sleeve. And looking at the one I have, I probably could reuse it, but a $4 part on a $1300 rearend; just replace it and make sure, right? Cheap insurance.
Learning curves, just a real PITA when it requires so much teardown to getting the parts to adjust this shit.
Keep on livin’
Dio's Workshop 
Yer correct Bro – learning curves ARE a pure-dee BITCH! Dam good thing ya jumped on it quick – coulda been SO much worser-er!!
Sure don’t blame ya fer being pissed, either (ask me how I can relate – wait, don’t, it’ll take too dam long🤪).
Silver lining – ya did dam good job on the setup, or everything wouldn’t a looked that good wit the gears!
Y’all take care& stay livin,
Mike in FLA.
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June 22, 2024 at 1:57 pm