Setting up gears in an 8-3/4

Doesnt the factory call for 6-8 backlash. I like to run mine on the tighter side.

According to my FSM it said .006-.010 The papers that came with the gears said .008-.012 so apparently Motive wants them to run looser. Chris told me today to tighten it up to the tight limit Motive recommended and go with it so that's what I'm going to do.

My bud Chris also seconded Duster440's idea to take the old bearings and ream out the inside just enough to slide on easily by hand and use them to get it close so you don't do like I did and have to spend time and energy pressing everything apart and back together every time. I think I pressed it apart and back together about 7 freakin times. I can't say it was enjoyable.

Thanks to everybody for their input and have a good weekend.