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Thanks again fellas. I now have backlash at between .008 and .009 inch Its assembeled now with loctite on the pinion nut- and i'm not sure but...
Hey i got it sorted thanks to the crush sleeve advice! It was down to the new crush sleeve which wouldn't crush! So i put the crush sleeve in that...
I am replacing my original axle with a 12 bolt from a 68 or 69 chevy impala axle.
Thanks for the replys. Just looking to reassemble it really- it came with gearing 3.38:1 with little wear- this suits my 55 truck and th350 fine....
Thanks for your reply. I was under the impression from checking out these instructions...
I am putting together a 12 bolt axle from an Impala- first axle rebuild i've done before:o On tightening the pinion nut with an impact gun i can't...
Try these sites http://www.chevy-camaro.com/parts/chevy-camaro-part-codes-axle.htm http://www.camaros.org/drivetrain.shtml#axle
Yeah so I was wrong saying Firebird! The advert actually says 1974 Formula 400. Haven't crossed the brake drum problem yet- The original drums...
Hey fellas, Yeah i could hardly believe the flange pattern was the same! Both axles measure near identical flange to flange but i would have liked...
So ive just picked up a 12 bolt posi axle from a 74 Firebird, only thing is it does'nt have any brake parts-not even back plates. The axle is for...
Hi Dave, Thanks for your reply. The rebuilt pump i have has a plug very close to where the transfer tube should go. If i removed this plug could i...
Hi, Not sure why text got all messed up! Can anyone advise on whether or not i need to run a transfer tube? Thanks.
Hi, I have just installed a reconditioned pump in my 700r4 and realised after fitting it that there is no hole for the transfer tube to go...
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OK, Took the sump off earlier- Very clean looking in side, although there was a little square magnet on the sump which had some grey metallic...
Thanks fellas, I will check out these suggestions in a bit and report back! I am suspecting a pump problem. Cheers.
Just read in a book that lockup converters have clutches in them, could this mean the clutches are stuck and therefore still a converter fault?
OK, Not what i wanted to hear but i shall start taking it apart tomorrow. Thanks.
Tried it in neutral too but just the same. Is there any way of testing the converter? Should i be able to turn the shaft by hand?
I was going to connect a recently bought (used)700r4 box to my 350 sbc tonight but when i slid the converter all the way onto the shaft i...
Hmmm, Mixed opinions. Think i will stomp up the extra and get a richmond set. Thanks fellas.
Title sums it up really. I am in the market for 3.73:1 ring and pinion for my 10 bolt 8.5 posi axle. Has anyone had any good or bad experiances...
Depends how low you wanna go, A drop axle or/and drop leafs sre ideal. Alternatively, check these links which look at putting the fronts leafs...
Yeah, you guys are probably right really:) I should really hold out and get new. I have asked him if theres anymore numbers on it anyway but think...
Thanks oj, I am reckoning the same as no numbers seem to match it whatsoever. Thinkin its time to make him a silly offer!
Just tried checking out numbers again on google and TCI but found nothing! Do these converters usually have the part # on them or could the number...
AAAARHHHHHHHH. I'm going mad:confused: This converter!...
Just been on feebay and found this torque converter, the chap isn't sure but thinks its a b&m saturday night special torque converter:) Can anyone...
Hey DonMan, I don't think i have enough capital to stomp up at the moment:mad: Someone out there sure could do well from it though;)
Thanks for the help fellas. It just ended but went for more that i hoped so i didn't get it :( The final auction price was £1950 which is...
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