SS Slant Six Dart
Thanks Bill for that labour saver! I will for sure end up making something like that. I really like the fact one can adjust the angle of the whole machined face when you get it close to the axle. That bolt up top is a great touch!
Thanks for the kind words!
The pinion snubber pad has (if I remember correctly... and I hardly ever do...) three bolt holes; if you drill the two rear matching holes in the "installation tool" (that are "pivot holes"), a little "loose" (7/16"? 3/8" bolts) and don't cinch them up tight, the front bolt can be used to "rock" the third member and adjust the face angle (up and down) to match the angle of the matching face on the housing. Then, assuming the housing has been rotated (clockwise/coulnter-clockwise) so that the bolt holes line up, you just slide it into place. No lifting of any kind...
I made a "sling" out of a thick plastic tool pouch (had to add some eyelets) to raise the third member onto the "installation tool," and raise the sling with a hand-crank winch, mounted to the top (horizontal) piece of a small, 4-foot ladder... I put casters on the 4 legs of the ladder to give it "mobility."
If you need me to send you dimensions, just email me at
[email protected]
and I'll measure the pertinent pieces and send you the information.
But, it's such a simple "tool," you probably won't need that....
Here are some pictures of the "sling," because it's an
important part of the whole "back-saver deal"...
Let me know if you need any further info.... anybody.