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rer_239 · 10-10-2017, 11:35 AM

when adjusting both the carrier and pinion preload according to Les Andrews, do you put the carrier assy together dry? or do you lube it? same with the pinion bearing.
thanks

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-10-2017, 12:24 PM

I don't put it in dry. Les' method is just one of many good ways, but the bottom line is you just need a little preload to compensate for when the bearing wears after a bit of use. Common sense should prevail in this.

rer_239 · 10-10-2017, 01:00 PM

Thanks

Jim Brierley · 10-11-2017, 10:23 AM

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Use a little engine oil. Also don't tighten the side housings without gaskets, the housings will bend, then leak!

10-10-2017, 11:35 AM	#1
rer_239 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: muskegon, mi Posts: 294	differential questions when adjusting both the carrier and pinion preload according to Les Andrews, do you put the carrier assy together dry? or do you lube it? same with the pinion bearing. thanks

10-10-2017, 12:24 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: differential questions I don't put it in dry. Les' method is just one of many good ways, but the bottom line is you just need a little preload to compensate for when the bearing wears after a bit of use. Common sense should prevail in this. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

10-10-2017, 01:00 PM	#3
rer_239 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: muskegon, mi Posts: 294	Re: differential questions Thanks

10-11-2017, 10:23 AM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: differential questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Use a little engine oil. Also don't tighten the side housings without gaskets, the housings will bend, then leak!