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  1. J

    8-3/4 factory case markings

    489 case i will be rebuilding had these markings on it ,, maybe of some help for someone doing a resto on their case - last picture shows remnants orange stripe near fill plug.
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    8-3/4 pinion snubbers

    have several factory 8-3/4 pinion snubbers here -- looks like i have 3 different types that vary in length and profile -- are they car specific -- e.g. A-body snubbers differ from B-body etc.-- if you have pics to identify them ,, please post them -- thanks in advance. and what are they worth.
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    8-3/4 spool

    a fellow i know wants to run a spool in his 8-3/4 diff -- i told him it will not work with the stock tapered axle bearings ( no thrust block ) -- you have to convert your axles to the Green roller bearing -- i also stated you should not use a spool with stock axles ,,, but again i lost. so let's...
  4. J

    Yukon Gear ring and pinion

    i do not know if this has ever come up before but it concerns Yukon Gear ring and pinion sets for the 742 case. i purchased a set of 3.55's and while trying to set the pinion bearing preload , the shims used were being distorted and the preload would be all over the map. i noticed that Yukon...
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    8-3/4 clutch type Dana power lock

    picked up a Brand New after market 8-3/4 clutch type power lock unit at a swap meet.did a rotating torque check and found about 90 ft/lbs rotating . i am familiar with stock Chrysler 8-3/4 power locks and with new Mopar clutch kit installed the rotating torque is always around 190 - 200...
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    A body rear brake backing plates

    have a chance to buy some 8-3/4 rear brake backing plates -- is there any way to positively identify A - body brake rear backing plates -- part number , design stamp etc. from the B,C ,E body types -- these backing plates are bare , no brake parts on them. only interested in how to identify...
  7. J

    pinion depth

    just how accurate are the pinion depth checking distances inscribed on aftermarket gears (Chrysler8-3/4 , Ford 9 inch etc.) -- seems with setting the depth using pinion depth setting tools available gear patterns seem to be off a bit -- compared to old school method of shim changes till you get...
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