May 8, 2015 · Hi Guys, I am setting up a 12-bolt for a 70 Chevelle project. I have ALL new internal parts. New posi carrier, new ring gear, new pinion, new bearings, new axles, etc. I have …

Apr 15, 2024 · Move the pinion closer to the ring gear to move the drive the pattern deeper on the tooth (flank contact) and slightly toward the toe. The coast pattern will move deeper on the …

Oct 29, 1999 · Well I apparently screwed up this time. I replaced the pinion seal (12 bolt) just before starting a restoration a year ago. I didn't have an inch pound torque wrench (have one …

Nov 23, 2006 · Help Doing my first ring & pinion setup now. It's a GM 8.5 inch 10-bolt with all new Eaton 30-spline posi, Richmond 3.90 gears, Moser 30-spline axles...

Jul 19, 2015 · I have a Ring and Pinion for a GM 7.5" rear end and Im a little confused on what the checking depth should be... Ill be using a T&D depth checker . Can...

Oct 26, 2010 · Can some one explain to me how you set pinion depth? I see tools that are used to set the depth and I have read the step by step installation articles the part I am confused about …

Nov 14, 2008 · The RATECH pinion depth setting tool is VERY good. I have never had to use the shims between the housing and bearing race but haven't built as many rears as some that will …

Dec 15, 2009 · The mark on the pinion gear is the pinion depth from the center line of the differential bearing bore to the face of the pinion head. There are tools that are made to check …

Apr 2, 2016 · Thanks Freddie. So if I read you correctly, on the trial settings to determine correct pinion depth with no crush sleeve installed I should set my pinion preload to 20b? I was …

Sep 23, 2016 · I would recommend using the original pinion shim and set the backlash around .009 or .010 and let it go. Changing pinion shims and trying to set the pinion depth is going to …