With all the mods and stuff you do I find it hard to believe you haven't upgraded to a selectable front locker.
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With all the mods and stuff you do I find it hard to believe you haven't upgraded to a selectable front locker.
Ok so I had some time this morning and got the mainshaft torn down the rest of the way. I think I found two issues. 1. Think the rear bearing race was spinning in the case. There are rotational marks on the outer surface. It is supposed to be a slip fit and installed by hand. The new race is a little bit more snug, but not much. I’m going to try a little expirement tonight with some Loctite bearing retaining compound on the old race and see how it feels without the rest of the assembly.
2. it looks like one or both of the thrust surfaces on 2nd gear are worn allowing the gear to thrust about .018-.020”. I’m going to call the transmission supplier tomorrow and see what a new gear measures.
I was really hoping to reassemble and install today but I’d rather it be right. The nice thing is a new 2nd gear is only about $80 and the supplier is only a few hours away.
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That 609 is not as expensive as I thought it was.
Wondering if there's a listing for all of the gear lengths somewhere.
We used that Loctite on the generator side of a small gen set many years ago. I don't remember the details but the generator did run at least a couple more summers (24/7 for four months) without issue. I suspect it'll work fine for you if there's just looseness and not actual play (if that makes sense).
Hey Matt so was it the bearing not being pressed on all the way i believe thats what you found out correct me if i am wrong. I am sure your happy its going back together lol. If you dont mind me asking i am sure its 8n your build thread how long is your transmission bellhousing to rear tcase output flange just curious has to be long.
Tommy