[ramprodent]

This is 12 bolt. 3.90:1 with .038 pinion shim and .009 - .010 bl

 

[big gear head]

Looks pretty good to me.

 

[ramprodent]

Thanks. This was first assembly. What little I know, buy the way this looks I don't think I need to cahnge pinion depth any. The gearset was marked for .010 bl. It dose check at .008 & .009 at one spot. I suppose I should increase this to meet the .010 min.

 

[big gear head]

I wouldn't change it. Usually I consider .007 to be minimum. If you would just feel better with it at .010 then do it.

 

[ramprodent]

As always, thanks for your help. Your experience and opinion are greatly appreciated. I was only concerned about the .010 minimum as Richmond states not to be any closer than that marked on gear. As I check the bl I am right at .010 except for one quadrant that is @ .0085. Run out is spot on, maybe a bit of oil on tooth during check. I wont worry. Open another beverage and enjoy going together for good.

 

[big gear head]

When you do your final assembly you could add a few thousandths to the right side to tighten up the bearings and that will give you a little more backlash. If Richmond says not to go under .010 then that might be best. I usually don't go against the manufacturers recommendations.

 

[ramprodent]

Roger that. We'll see where I am at after final assembly.

 

[ramprodent]

Just thought I would post the final assembly pics. I added @ .003 to right side. Now have .010- .011 bl. The preload was tighter, but I don't think I added too much. These are new bearings. Thanks again for help.

 

[big gear head]

Looks good to me. That should run just fine without any problems.