Setting up gears in an 8-3/4

70Duster440 said

FWIW at this point, when I did my 741 with (with Motive Gears), since I replaced all of the bearings I took the old pinion bearing (large one) and hogged out the center just large enough so that it would slide onto the pinion without pressing. It sure made setup go easier. Then switched in the new one and rechecked when I got the shims figured out. And, I just started with the shim pack that was in it originally and went from there.

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I thought about doing that but I thought there might be some difference in the bearing thickness since their not the same brand bearings that would throw it off. Maybe I was wrong in that thinking??? If I ever do one again I'll try that. I'm a newbie to this so am learning as I go. I believe you have a good point to start with the original shim from what I've seen on mine. If I would have started with it I would have had it apart two less times. Right now I'm .003 over the original shim and fairly close.

Thanks for the replies everybody. Tracy