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Old 05-02-2024, 09:13 PM   #6
Brian
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Default Re: Lincoln pinion backlash

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thank you Ken and Pete, I actually set it all up and fitted it a week ago by reading the gear mesh pattern. A bit of work with the Columbia, I had to fit a .005" shim behind the Columbia side bearing cup to move the entire assembly over an additional .005". Originally, I set the side bearing preload, that only required .006" gasket thickness in total. But ring and pinion mesh was too tight, even with no gasket on Columbia side. Hence the fitting of the 5 thou shim and additional .005 gasket to maintain preload. I'm still awaiting delivery of the GL4 gearoil before I run this thing, I'm hoping it's good!
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