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T Scott · 06-30-2023, 10:28 AM

I think you have to pull the whole rear end apart. As Will N stated, proper assembly requires selecting gaskets of different thickness to achieve correct interface between the ring and pinion. Bluing is applied to the pinion gear and then rotated with the ring gear. The spread pattern of the bluing is then observed. This is a tedious procedure and well explained in Les Andrew's Model A Ford mechanics handbook. If you don't have this, send me a PM with your email address and I will forward a copy of the procedure.

06-30-2023, 10:28 AM	#5
T Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Boothbay, Maine Posts: 281	Re: Rear Axel, I have done something stupid I think you have to pull the whole rear end apart. As Will N stated, proper assembly requires selecting gaskets of different thickness to achieve correct interface between the ring and pinion. Bluing is applied to the pinion gear and then rotated with the ring gear. The spread pattern of the bluing is then observed. This is a tedious procedure and well explained in Les Andrew's Model A Ford mechanics handbook. If you don't have this, send me a PM with your email address and I will forward a copy of the procedure.