September chat thread. 2.0
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Fleet Mechanic
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Thanks for the confidence in me, and Jeramy, I would take you up on that offer immediately, we just have a distance problem haha.
But, I don't have the confidence, or tools to get this done.
The tool bag in my truck is good for certain things, well, actually I can do a lot with
that tool bag it turns out... (I need to get a picture of its contents) I can change my
brakes, my friends brakes (olds. achieva and Dodge Intrepid), I can replace heater core
hoses, install radios, change spark plugs, and other things like that. Other than that
though, I don't have the finances, or the tools to take on a task like this.
Oh, did I mention that I am super **** about directions on this kind of stuff? I am all
about directions, especially on core components of the vehicle. (which is why my carb is
still waiting for its overhaul....)
But, I don't have the confidence, or tools to get this done.
The tool bag in my truck is good for certain things, well, actually I can do a lot with
that tool bag it turns out... (I need to get a picture of its contents) I can change my
brakes, my friends brakes (olds. achieva and Dodge Intrepid), I can replace heater core
hoses, install radios, change spark plugs, and other things like that. Other than that
though, I don't have the finances, or the tools to take on a task like this.
Oh, did I mention that I am super **** about directions on this kind of stuff? I am all
about directions, especially on core components of the vehicle. (which is why my carb is
still waiting for its overhaul....)
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Bay Area, Unfortunately
If it is for the Dana, there is no crush sleeve. Use a 1 5/16 (I believe) socket to take off the yoke, pry out the old seal, pound in the new one (I have a lot of old bearing races of different sizes for this job), you can reuse the old nut in a pinch, but be sure to use red Loc Tite, and borrow a torque wrench from the Autozone that is capable of torquing the pinion nut to spec. You are then done!
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If it is for the Dana, there is no crush sleeve. Use a 1 5/16 (I believe) socket to take off the yoke, pry out the old seal, pound in the new one (I have a lot of old bearing races of different sizes for this job), you can reuse the old nut in a pinch, but be sure to use red Loc Tite, and borrow a torque wrench from the Autozone that is capable of torquing the pinion nut to spec. You are then done!
2 Dollars to get into a junkyard... and practice on some of the trucks
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Bay Area, Unfortunately
Smart man, keep an eye out for the Dana 70 under the Dodge Diesels. They have a 1410 yoke and are pretty hard to come by. You could hold on to it for future projects. You may also want to pick up a spare yoke from the junk yard in case yours has a groove worn into it.
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yeah... 
I guess it's an insurance for them
Seeing as how I manage to always have small parts fall into my pocket. Like Bleeder stems, fuses, and occasionally things such as lug nuts, rear view mirrors, and trim pieces (ford logo, that kinda stuff)
The way I see it, i've paid for them already :P (stupid 2 dollar fee)
I guess it's an insurance for them
Seeing as how I manage to always have small parts fall into my pocket. Like Bleeder stems, fuses, and occasionally things such as lug nuts, rear view mirrors, and trim pieces (ford logo, that kinda stuff)
The way I see it, i've paid for them already :P (stupid 2 dollar fee)