I mean this in the most constructive way possible. Follow the way I recommend in post #88 and don't even worry about pinion preload until you get the pattern you want. You will save a ton of time and aggravation.
Oh yeah, I took that lead from supershafts and it makes perfect sense. Initally I was following a factory service manual, allbiet a 67 and instructions were on 742 case.
The order they were explaining, pinion preload was first in order?
I`ve read every thing I could find on the net and followed advise here.
Several pro authors say don`t even bother tring to read drive pattern, pay more attention to coast, also mentioned in this thread.
One thing I`ve learned is info varys alot even with pattern interpretations. Another thing I`ve learned is guys that do this for a living earn every bit of their money:notworth:
