[Methos]

Originally Posted by j.m.jackson

So I had time last night to work on the driveshaft and the rear end, after purchasing a digital veneer caliper so I can measure the backlash with the depth finder against the back cover plate bolted on sideways, and the top tooth of the diff gear. Not the best way, but I got it within 0.005, with the spec being 0.003 to 0.008. Hopefully the parts fairy will come soon and drop off some goodies like gaskets. Should I use anything on the gaskets, or should they be installed dry?

The driveshaft was worn about 3/16th of an inch on one side where it goes into the couple on the engine side. It had to be vibrating terribly for a long time for it to wear like it was. I welded it up, and then ground it back down. Not perfect, but it's a good tight fit in the bronze bushing on the engine end.

This was an internal brake CI rear, but I didn't have to do any grinding in the case to get the larger super reduction gear in. I did have to take the carrier apart and reassemble it inside the case, tho, as it wouldn't fit through the opening it the back without doing so.

You can see where the driveshaft exited the motor end of the coupler. The hydro end is uglier, with a broken ear on it's coupler.

I've got a front coupler if you haven't ordered one yet. PM your adress and I'll send it to you. It does need a new bushing.