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Re: [TR] TR4 rear pinion seal replacement

To: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR4 rear pinion seal replacement
From: "J.C. Hassall" <jhassall@blacksburg.net>
Date: Sat, 01 May 2010 21:05:04 -0400
On 5/1/2010 6:56 PM, Randall wrote:
>> Thanks for the info on the preload.  Should be interesting trying to
>> keep track of turns coming off.
>>      
>
> Counting flats is for when you have the collapsible spacer.  With the early,
> fixed spacer, you just torque the nut to spec; the bearing clearance is set
> by shims inside the unit.
>
> Randall
>    
Gads, you're absolutely right Randall, I had a brain cramp.  I remember 
going to great lengths to set the pinion preload when I rebuilt my diff, 
but it was out of the car and I'd completely replaced everything.

Step away from the keyboard, Hassall.

-- 
Jim Hassall
Blacksburg VA
'63 TR4 in autox preparation
99% finished, 90% to go

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