contact pattern

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:

Your absolutely right on used gears I only concern myself with the coast pattern.