| Re: Dana 36 Guru's step inside |
Subject: Re: Dana 36 Guru's step inside by RestoMod57 on 2009/10/31 15:52:02 Still plugging away at it, yes. I recently finished the LSD rebuild: new clutch packs. The FSM says to use all these specialty tools from OTC/Kent-Moore, but anyone can do it with normal shop tools. Besides, those tools are crazy expensive. I'm treating the carrier and batwing cover to a sanding and shining. My wife calls it "man jewelry"! It's probably overkill since I'm not a "build it then trailer it" kind of enthusiast. But hey, it's my project. Once sanding a polishing are completed, I'll set up the new ring & pinion. I removed the old 3.07 and upgraded to 3.54. I tried to find 3.73, but nobody makes them anymore. I'm talking about the 3.73 thin gearset, not the thick. Since my carrier is a type 3, the thick gearset is not useable. Your buddy John and J&S still can't find 3.73 either. This winter the chassis test fit will happen, along with the body stripping, repair, and paint prep. I have rear quarters that will be grafted in. These allow wider wheels and tires (about 1-1/2" each side). I've never done fiberglass work before - so it should be interesting. My book is for newbies, like me, who are mechanically inclined, but have never tried any restoration or modification. It's focused on C4 chassis and C5 powertrain. And of course, my '57 body/interior. BTW, I just received new gauges from Classic Instruments - man, do they look great. I bought all new, except for the '57 speedo, which they completely overhauled to match. If anyone would like to see pictures...let me know. |
