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Great Lakes Greg · 08-23-2014, 01:10 PM

I have my rear axle disassembled and replacement parts ordered. Embarrassingly enough, I can't remember which side the ring goes. Right (passenger side) or left of the pinion?
Also, can I assemble the drive shaft tube to one bell and see where I am for pinion depth tracking on the ring? That seems like an easy way to do it if it works.

Royce P · 08-23-2014, 03:23 PM

Left side. Yes, that's how to do it.

Note - edited!!!!

jackdaron · 08-23-2014, 06:12 PM

That is a good way to end up with a two speed reverse. Are you sure about that Royce?? I always put the ring on the left housing.

redmodelt · 08-23-2014, 07:16 PM

Ring goes on the drivers side;

dumb person · 08-24-2014, 03:40 AM

In my country if you put it on the drivers side u have 2 reverse.

Willie in Houston · 08-24-2014, 01:26 PM

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Just do a mental picture of the shaft turning in the same direction as the crank.(reverse pedal reverses the revolution)
Turning in a clockwise direction as the crank does, this pushes down on the front side of the large ring gear if it is mounted on the drivers side. This down push goes out to the axles and they push the wheels in the same direction. (front of wheel going downward means forward to me)
I understand that more than one model T has tested the back garage wall when the low gear pedal was depressed on a new repair job.
I was talking US with driver sitting on the left side, not RHD cars.

Will N · 08-24-2014, 01:51 PM

I highly recommend that you get this book before proceeding with assembly:
http://www.modeltford.com/item/RM7.aspx

I followed its instructions when I rebuilt my rear end last winter. You can't go wrong if you follow its instructions.

Steve Jelf · 08-26-2014, 06:50 AM

Will is correct. Get the book.

08-23-2014, 01:10 PM	#1
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Ring and pinion placement I have my rear axle disassembled and replacement parts ordered. Embarrassingly enough, I can't remember which side the ring goes. Right (passenger side) or left of the pinion? Also, can I assemble the drive shaft tube to one bell and see where I am for pinion depth tracking on the ring? That seems like an easy way to do it if it works.

08-23-2014, 03:23 PM	#2
Royce P Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 476	Re: Ring and pinion placement Left side. Yes, that's how to do it. Note - edited!!!! Last edited by Royce P; 08-26-2014 at 07:37 AM.

08-23-2014, 06:12 PM	#3
jackdaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brownsburg,In. Posts: 383	Re: Ring and pinion placement That is a good way to end up with a two speed reverse. Are you sure about that Royce?? I always put the ring on the left housing.

08-24-2014, 03:40 AM	#5
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Ring and pinion placement In my country if you put it on the drivers side u have 2 reverse. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

08-24-2014, 01:26 PM	#6
Willie in Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 252	Re: Ring and pinion placement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just do a mental picture of the shaft turning in the same direction as the crank.(reverse pedal reverses the revolution) Turning in a clockwise direction as the crank does, this pushes down on the front side of the large ring gear if it is mounted on the drivers side. This down push goes out to the axles and they push the wheels in the same direction. (front of wheel going downward means forward to me) I understand that more than one model T has tested the back garage wall when the low gear pedal was depressed on a new repair job. I was talking US with driver sitting on the left side, not RHD cars. Last edited by Willie in Houston; 08-24-2014 at 01:31 PM. Reason: forgot comment

08-24-2014, 01:51 PM	#7
Will N Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,100	Re: Ring and pinion placement I highly recommend that you get this book before proceeding with assembly: http://www.modeltford.com/item/RM7.aspx I followed its instructions when I rebuilt my rear end last winter. You can't go wrong if you follow its instructions.

08-26-2014, 06:50 AM	#8
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: Ring and pinion placement Will is correct. Get the book.