The Great Pumpkin - '71 Duster
Eeehhh, I don’t need a needle scaler. IMO it’s better to soften the material with a torch, scrape it off in strips and let the Goo Gone take care of the residue. It’s a more gentle process. I feel like a needle scaler would be overkill. I can see where it would work in some spots or with rust but so far I’m doing OK without it. This is all just heat, scrape, Goo Gone and elbow grease.
While underneath the car it dawned on me that I might be better off with an S-60 rear end. Yeah, I have a cool-guy aluminum center section but from what I understand, the 8 3/4” is less efficient than a Dana because of the hypoid arrangement which could theoretically offset the 11lb weight savings. Plus 35 spline axles vs. 30 in a car that makes 500 lb. ft. of torque...
Couple more reasons to switch would be that my brakes need to be re-done. Before it went into storage the right rear wheel cylinder was leaking because I used stainless fittings that would not seat. The backing plate is all corroded and will need to be re-done. The center section through bolts are completely rusted and the pinion seal leaks. The housing would also need to be repainted from the leaks, it’s rusted now too. It’s all from sitting for 4 years. Will be giving Dr. Diff a call.
Eeehhh, I don’t need a needle scaler. IMO it’s better to soften the material with a torch, scrape it off in strips and let the Goo Gone take care of the residue. It’s a more gentle process. I feel like a needle scaler would be overkill. I can see where it would work in some spots or with rust but so far I’m doing OK without it. This is all just heat, scrape, Goo Gone and elbow grease.
While underneath the car it dawned on me that I might be better off with an S-60 rear end. Yeah, I have a cool-guy aluminum center section but from what I understand, the 8 3/4” is less efficient than a Dana because of the hypoid arrangement which could theoretically offset the 11lb weight savings. Plus 35 spline axles vs. 30 in a car that makes 500 lb. ft. of torque...
Couple more reasons to switch would be that my brakes need to be re-done. Before it went into storage the right rear wheel cylinder was leaking because I used stainless fittings that would not seat. The backing plate is all corroded and will need to be re-done. The center section through bolts are completely rusted and the pinion seal leaks. The housing would also need to be repainted from the leaks, it’s rusted now too. It’s all from sitting for 4 years. Will be giving Dr. Diff a call.