Front Diff Rebuild.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 167
Likes: 0
From: Ogden Utah
Front Diff Rebuild.
Ok, I did some searching but I cant seem to find the answer i'm looking for.
Here is the scenario.
I broke the Differential into pieces (long story).
I got a new diff carrier installed the right ring gear on it, Installed with matching pinion gear and can't get it to spin freely.
What am I doing wrong?
I used all the same shims that it had before so I am at a loss on where I want wrong. Any help is greatly appreciated.
The Axle is a Dana 44 out of a 76 F-250.
Not a HD just standard.
Thanks.
Here is the scenario.
I broke the Differential into pieces (long story).
I got a new diff carrier installed the right ring gear on it, Installed with matching pinion gear and can't get it to spin freely.
What am I doing wrong?
I used all the same shims that it had before so I am at a loss on where I want wrong. Any help is greatly appreciated.
The Axle is a Dana 44 out of a 76 F-250.
Not a HD just standard.
Thanks.
Freshman User
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
I was under the impression that you couldn't use the same stack up of shims since there is a new carrier added to the equation. Sounds like it is too tight. You might have to get the rebuild manual for a D44 for clearances.
New User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
You need to specify where the bind is. Pull the carrier out and spin the pinion. Pull the pinion and spin the carrier. That should narrow it down. If both spin ok individually then the problem may be that you have the ring gear shimmed too close to the pinion. How much bind are you talking? A 44 should be at least 20 inch lbs. To turn. I would have to look up the specs as I dont know what they are vs a 60. When replacing the R&P, the original shim should just be your starting point when setting it up. Adding a new carrier will throw it farther off. Do you have a dial indicator? Are you re-using the old bearings or did you get new ones? You best bet is to just buy a new install kit and get or makes some setup bearings and pinion race.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 167
Likes: 0
From: Ogden Utah
Thanks guys ill try those ideas I do have a shim kit so I will change a few things aroundand see what happens. to give you an idea of how tight it is, I can't turn it with a 2 foot prybar in the yolk. I will give a report on what I come up with.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ford77Pickup
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Feb 10, 2017 05:35 PM
aidandj
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Nov 25, 2015 02:40 PM
go_racing84
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
1
Mar 5, 2005 12:39 AM
Mitch in NC
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
6
Sep 29, 2003 02:12 PM
