Re: [FWDLK] Swapping rear end gears

[William Huff <whuff@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Swapping only the sure  grip into the new pumpkin is pretty
straightforward.  No other changes should be needed other than
moving the ring gear onto the sure grip and installing new side
bearings.  After installation, setting the backlash is pretty simple
and the job is done.

Bill Huff






At 7/11/201006:59 PM, Karl Peterson wrote:

Of course, that would most likely be the "easiest" thing to do....but according to this website http://www.planethoustonamx.com/main/chrysler_8_34_rearends.htm it is apparently possible to swap out just the ring and pinion, thereby retaining the capability of the sure-grip rear end.


Now having read this myself, I am wondering as to the actual feasibility of making this switch....assuming (hate that word, :), that I can locate a mechanic knowledgeable in such a swap that can deal with all the various settings which need to be done.....


....since I KNOW the sure-grip is in good functioning condition, and am not all that sure of the non-sure grip carrier assy.  I mean, it certainly LOOKS ok and there are no obvious chipped teeth on any of the gears......it's just that one never knows until it's in place.


Karl

--- On Tue, 7/6/10, paul <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: paul <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Swapping rear end gears

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 1:10 AM

On 7/4/2010 6:10 PM, Karl Peterson wrote:

> Is swapping out the 3.55 ring and pinion from a sure-grip 741 carrier,

> with a 2.94 ring and pinion from a NON sure-grip 741 carrier, both late

> 60's vintage, something a mechanically inclined "novice" like myself

> should attempt?......or something better left to the "experts"?

> Karl P.

You will DO much better swapping the whole center section I believe!

-- Paul Holmgren

Mine: 2 57 300-C's in Indy

Hers: 05 PT GT R/T HO Stage 1

Hoosier Corps L#6

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