8.75 439 question.

Can someone please tell me if I can run a none taper 1.75 pinion gear in a 439 chunk?
I understand the bearings will have to be correct. I have read on the net that some of the early 439s came with the 1.75 pinion gear while they where being fazed out to the larger taper shaft with crush sleeve.
Please help, I am ready to put my rear together, just need to know if I need new gears or just a different set of pinion bearings.

Thanks in advance.
I mean 489 chunk, Sorry my bad. Come guys. Someone please help