In a message dated 8/17/03 8:44:12 AM Central Daylight Time,
wayne@chevytrucks.org writes:
> Got out and took the cover off the rearend.. I'm not gonna worry about
> attempting to rebuilt as I have a replacement already. Looks like the
> pinion bearing came apart as you can grab the ring gear and watch the
> pinion actually move up/down about 1/2 inch, not to mention all the
> shaving, chunks found in the bottom of housing. In the first photo you can
> see all the particles that the oil has distributed and part of what looks
> like the retaining ring that should be encased in the bearing and can we
> say shavings - broken teeth on the gears???.. Here they
> are-enjoy... --wayne
> p.s. Joe-once again your assessment was right on the money!!!!
>
Wayne,,,
Thanks for the pictures. I don't mean to wish any bad luck on anybody. But
for those of us, with our trucks in pieces, and the thought of shinny paint and
driving them, is just a dream, it's nice to see that even the most beautiful
of trucks have an ugly side......
Sorry for the sick humor, (too many welding and primer fumes)
Pat Hollister---'58 step
West Burlington, Iowa
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