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Old Jan 18, 2022 | 11:15 AM
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Final update-
I got the shaft machined and the spacer washer installed. The mainshaft went together well and I ended up with .004 endplay which is great. I installed replacement roller bearings as well since a couple of the old ones were sketchy. The cluster gear with the new thrust washers went in quite well and ended up within spec on endplay ()




Thanks for everyone’s suggestions and comments to help me with my first dive into the top loader 3 speed.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 01:35 PM
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Should give you many miles of service! Good job!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 05:47 PM
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Great job, what gear lube are you planning on using?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 08:42 PM
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Nice restoration.

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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 09:59 PM
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Nice work!

Way above my skill set, impressive job
 
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wellcraft17
Great job, what gear lube are you planning on using?
I went with Sta-lube 85-90W GL3/GL4 gear oil for the transmission. I’m running 140W GL4 in the differential. Both are supposedly brass safe.
 
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I’ve always used 140wt. Gl1 in my transmissions & rear ends since the 60s without any issues.
 
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