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Forum: Campfire 01-30-2022, 11:42 AM
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Posted By pjpvi
That looks in good condition! You want mine? It...

That looks in good condition! You want mine? It will be low cost with plenty of rust!
Forum: Campfire 01-30-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Figured I'd close out this chapter of my non-van...

Figured I'd close out this chapter of my non-van project. Axle is all together and I stuffed it under the front of Chuck (CHeap trUCK) a couple days ago. Thanks to those of you that gave guidance...
Forum: Campfire 01-16-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Yep. I lightly filed what looked damaged but I...

Yep. I lightly filed what looked damaged but I think it is a bit mushroomed that I can't see with my eye. All the things you recommend make perfect sense. Next time ....
Forum: Campfire 01-16-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Yep First time in without any shim...

Yep



First time in without any shim (too shallow). Second time with shim from old pinion (pattern not bad but tried to improve). Third time in with too much shim. Fourth time in is where I...
Forum: Campfire 01-15-2022, 10:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
I made a setup bearing for the larger inner one...

I made a setup bearing for the larger inner one but was using the real bearing on the outside. I'm hoping that when I swap out for real inner bearing things don't change. This has definitely been a...
Forum: Campfire 01-15-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Well, I went too much first time on pinion shims....

Well, I went too much first time on pinion shims. Then backed off but had a hard time with backlash. I'm now at a pattern I think I can live with but not sure if my backlash is acceptable. The...
Forum: Campfire 01-15-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
The ibuprofen or shimming the pinion? HAHA...

The ibuprofen or shimming the pinion?

HAHA ...
Forum: Campfire 01-15-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Thanks Boywonder. Backlash spec is .007 - .009. ...

Thanks Boywonder. Backlash spec is .007 - .009. I've been hitting .007 or .008 (don't recall which this one was.

I hadn't thought of paying attention to the ghost patterns. That's a good...
Forum: Campfire 01-14-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Although I had a generous offer to borrow another...

Although I had a generous offer to borrow another forum members high $ tools for this, I ended up buying some cheap Amazon stuff which seems to be getting the job done.

Here's where I am now. ...
Forum: Campfire 12-22-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Those are some nice patterns Mr. MG. I'll see...

Those are some nice patterns Mr. MG. I'll see how I do once I dig into it. Thanks for the video links.
Forum: Campfire 12-22-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
OK, but be gentle on me. This is my first time.

OK, but be gentle on me. This is my first time.
Forum: Campfire 12-22-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Haha - don't worry, I love the square body! ...

Haha - don't worry, I love the square body!

I simply don't have any real plans for this particular project other than getting it to mechanically drive well and finishing what the kid neighbor...
Forum: Campfire 12-22-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Thanks Boywonder. I know I don't need a pinion...

Thanks Boywonder. I know I don't need a pinion depth gauge, but figured if someone had one it could make life easier. A wonderful forum member has agreed to let me borrow his indicator for backlash...
Forum: Campfire 12-19-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,803
Posted By pjpvi
Long shot request - Ring & Pinion set up tools

So, this isn't for my van but attempting to set up new ring & pinion in front axle of a very budget project (1975 K20 pickup that was gifted to me). I seem to be accumulating bad front axles for the...
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