12 bolt r & p setup

Paul Merolla · 11-08-2008, 03:12 PM

Larry -
Thanks for the info...that's exactly what I was looking for. I'm already using the solid pinion spacer w/ shims, and got it set to 22 in.-lbs. after about 8 tries. Time for a do-over! Also was not aware of turning the carrier while shimming, that makes sense. I have another question, too: I bought another pinion bearing to use for a checker...took out a little with a die grinder, just enough so it would go on and off by hand. Got the pinion depth set, and put the pinion in the press to put the good bearing on....it barely put up a fight, and when it was fully seated against the shim, it would move by hand. I can't really see this as being a problem, but then again, I've never done this! What do you think?
Thanks

11-08-2008, 03:12 PM	#4
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: 12 bolt r & p setup Larry - Thanks for the info...that's exactly what I was looking for. I'm already using the solid pinion spacer w/ shims, and got it set to 22 in.-lbs. after about 8 tries. Time for a do-over! Also was not aware of turning the carrier while shimming, that makes sense. I have another question, too: I bought another pinion bearing to use for a checker...took out a little with a die grinder, just enough so it would go on and off by hand. Got the pinion depth set, and put the pinion in the press to put the good bearing on....it barely put up a fight, and when it was fully seated against the shim, it would move by hand. I can't really see this as being a problem, but then again, I've never done this! What do you think? Thanks