And when you install it and it howls worse than a Blue Tic hound? PRICELESS!$476 for a shop to do it or
let’s do some math:
Harbor Freight indicator set: $34.99
Harbor Freight dial caliper: $21.99
Autozone, Oreilys free loaner tool seal/bearing driver set: Free
or buy from Harbor Freight: $39.99
Factory Service Manual: should already have
Total: $97 + tax if buying all the tools or $57 +tax if using Loan a tool for the seal/race driver set, not including the 20% off HF coupon on one item deal they always have.
So that’s either about $65 or $108 ?? just for the only required tools to DIY. (Driving in the pinion races can be done without the driver set but being it’s a free loaner tool it’s the proper way)
6 in. Dial Caliper
Bearing Race and Seal Driver Set 10 Pc.
Clamping Dial Indicator
I know what I’d do
Wear ear plugsAnd when you install it and it howls worse than a Blue Tic hound? PRICELESS!
Actually the 8 1/4” in my 69 Dart howls. And it was built be Orlando Drivetrain for the previous owner about 17 years ago. He paid them $800.00Wear ear plugs
Did you start building transmissions yesterday? Didn't think so."Years of experience"??? OMFG. Sounds like somebody's skeered of learning..
"Years of experience"??? OMFG. Sounds like somebody's skeered of learning..
What is this pinion depth checking fixture that you mention?You need a press, possibly a bearing separator, spanner tool, inch/lbs and ft-lbs tq. wrench, a large vice, pinion depth checking fixture and the other mentiined tools to ensure a successful mission. Too much work involved to do a job like this twice.
Ps it if it was a Dana 60 you would need a case spreader too.
Doing a job like this without the tools mentioned above is possible but you are rolling dice on the outcome.
What is this pinion depth checking fixture that you mention?
You need a press, possibly a bearing separator, spanner tool, inch/lbs and ft-lbs tq. wrench, a large vice, pinion depth checking fixture and the other mentiined tools to ensure a successful mission. Too much work involved to do a job like this twice.
Ps it if it was a Dana 60 you would need a case spreader too.
Doing a job like this without the tools mentioned above is possible but you are rolling dice on the outcome.
I never used a press when I built my 8-3/4. A heat gun and freezer works just as well. Never used a pinion depth tool either. Set up bearings and marking compound works fine for checking pinion depth - it just take a little longer if adjustments are needed.
I also never used case spread when I built the Dana 60 in my 66. That was a pain in the ***, but it turned out just fine.
The ability to improvise many tools for engines, transmissions, rear ends, motorcycles, etc etc etc Yes your right it is PRICELESSLining the janitor's pockets: $476....spending a hundred on tools and becoming an expert: PRICELESS!
I did ford 8.8s at the dealership, I agree not brain surgery. That's easy to say but they are easy to mess up also, I've seen young techs screw up tires, brake jobs, typical beginner stuff. I once saw an idiot drain the trans and overfill the oil on a Subaru. Another idiot says to me "I forgot to put oil in that last car I had in" I say "well go put oil it it, he says "I cant there it goes..." and we watch it drive down the street. I said "It will be back inside a half hour...'You are correct, and getting those two items right can involve some trial and error. But it ain’t brain surgery either.
Lots of videos on you tube, this forum has lots of knowledgeable and help full folks. I bet everyone here at FABO that knows exactly how to set up an 8.75 started on that knowledge path by actually building one and not by paying someone else to build it.
yea they did LOL! this was 20 years ago. A shop might eat a mistake or two, but when it adds up big they let you go...Hope that brain fart lost his job.
Jeff
I did ford 8.8s at the dealership, I agree not brain surgery. That's easy to say but they are easy to mess up also, I've seen young techs screw up tires, brake jobs, typical beginner stuff. I once saw an idiot drain the trans and overfill the oil on a Subaru. Another idiot says to me "I forgot to put oil in that last car I had in" I say "well go put oil it it, he says "I cant there it goes..." and we watch it drive down the street. I said "It will be back inside a half hour...'