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68 Dart GTS with a 742 differential. I'm changing out the leaking pinion seal and want to drain all of the 50+ year old oil at the same time. There is a plug on the side of the carrier @ about the centerline of the pinion. I assume this it the fill port. Some oil drained out when I pulled...

Thanks. I knew it would be a big number for 3/4". Looks like I'll have to find a big torque wrench and maybe look into some steroids.

OK, I scrubbed off some of the oil crud from the carrier and found it's a 742. So, it should be torqued. Anybody know what the correct value is?

Ok, I need some help. 68 Dart GTS, 340. Can someone confirm correct torque spec. for pinion shaft nut? I think it is 230 ft. lbs., but not sure. Does it need to be torqued to this value, or can I follow some youtube videos where they mark the shaft & nut where they tighten the nut with an...

Welcome. If you need any help, pm me. I'm only about 15 min. away (Hampton) and retired.

If it really is reading 72 @ actual 60, then I am betting on 35 tooth.

This is the only photo that I currently have. I had it stored in the garage of an adjacent rental property until last spring when I sold the rental. It had been setting for 15 years, so I used the Cub LoBoy in the background to drag it up the hill to my garage. (wife's car is now outside)

After working 40+ years in the air conditioning & refrigeration field, I am now retired. I have a 68 Dart 340 GTS, from new. (dark green w/vinyl top, 4 speed) I pulled it out of storage and am just getting started on restoration. I have lots of questions. I can handle most mechanical...