Jackfit

Almost done, more comments from Gary.

Hi Jack
Here I fit the new ( rebuilt) Lone Star standard axles. With a common built posi with the springs and plates you would just pop these in with the snap ring and that's it. I have seen rebuilt diff's with axle endplay over .100"!
The tuned posi requires the axles to be fit most of the time, the last diff I did they fit perfect but just about all tuned posi's will have -0- endplay or you might not even get the snap ring on. So I set them up in the surface grinder and grind off 005-010" from the hardened face and set the end play to 005-008". This varies because the spiders are not a fine machined gear so they might be a little different through 360*.

Going back to the posi tuning, this is important to get right otherwise you will issue with the axle gap in addition to the posi not working correctly.

So here it is, all I have to do is fit the cover, shoot a touch coat of paint and crate it up for you. Tomorrow I am off so I will be at it on Friday and have it on the dock for pick up on Monday, you will have it on Tuesday.

Any questions?

Thanks
Gary

Jackfit

Hey Jack,
I installed the cover and shot a touch up coat of paint on tonight. Tomorrow I'll come in and crate it up to ship on Monday FedEx.

I will include 2 bottles of posi additive. You will have to pick up 2 bottles of Lucas 85-140 gear oil and you can reuse your old fill plug which you should have there or you can use the new one I installed. Seal the plug with some tape or thread sealant.

You will have to break in the new gears too, I will have paperwork in with the diff to cover the procedure. This is important, you don't want to burn up the new gears.

You should have it on Tuesday.

Thanks Jack, this was an interesting build to say the least.

Gary

Jackfit

The rear end build is over. I just received the box and now I have to start thinking about the installation of the drive train.

But that can wait for another day.

Here it is , and thanks to Gary Ramadie for creating a work of Art.



Just waiting for the rest of the drive train



Here they are , waiting for me to crawl under the car and install

6T5RUSH

Gary DOES VERY GOOD WORK. I, like you, was pleasantly surprised and impressed at the length of detail (expressed in emails with pictures) Gary goes through when he works on diffs, steering boxes and trailing arms AND the almost daily updates as he progresses through a rebuild of these components.

So where to Jack?

You've got to be ready for an "around the world" trip somewhere when she's all back together.



Jim
In God We Trust!

Jackfit

Hi Jim , keep this quiet until I make a formal announcement , but I will see you at Carlisle for your 50th woopy do...is that why the motor is in the air .....or did you drive too fast....

Jack

6T5RUSH

Hi Jack,

A soft thumping sound that never went away. Was experiencing this for 4 years. Didn't seem to affect driveability, power and idle quality. Just got more noticeable this year. So, out she's come. Look forward to seeing you and others here at Carlisle.

Jim
In God We Trust!

Jackfit

Hi Jim,

I have gotten a room at a local run down rooming house, just my style!
Details of trip soon. Leave Maine August 15, heading south to PA, hope to stop by and see old & new friends along the way. I will post route and dates soon.

Jack

Ps I start putting car together this week..

Jackfit

Well I celebrated Memorial Day Weekend with a little car work. I now have all the parts ready for installation .






The first thing I have to ask is , Why did I think I could do this ?



Next I had to get the transmission back in . Replaced the throw-out bearing, rear bearing and seal. Never easy...I finally resorted to the push the tail over the cross member, roll the tranny on to my chest, and do a push up with it . It went up and in. No problems but a lot of back and blue marks on my arms and body.



Drive shaft hooked up with new slip yoke



Using a jack, I lifted up the rear with cross member and bolted it to frame



Next the haft shafts...using jacks to lift the TA up to level to install HS







Next up the strut rods and spring later in the week, waiting for parts

6T5RUSH

Jack,

Well done!! Your '66 AND you will appreciate all this attention 'cause you have now minimized any surprises on your upcoming trips. Speaking of which I, with the help of a good friend/neighbor Jim Minton, reinstalled my 327 after replacing the main and rod bearings, oil pump and turning/polishing the crankshaft. All is good as she's back in and just got her all hooked up yesterday. Doing the necessary shake down of oil, gas and water leaks. Got her nailed down to a water pump bolt weeping. Only casualty was I shorted a weak battery in this whole process so will be shopping for a new battery. While my motor was out, you guessed it, whileimatits took over and I replaced all the heater, fuel and radiator hoses as well as both belts.

Again glad to hear you're on the homestretch and can see daylight knowing it's not a freight train coming your way.



Jim
In God We Trust!

Westlotorn

It is looking really great Jack, you will be prepped for another 300,000 for sure. Looking forward to the reports regarding the new smooth riding 66 with all those new parts!

Jackfit

Just delivered , new pipes for the car, I will post later what I do to them to reduce cabin heat.

Waiting for new cam adjuster kits to install new strut rods.

Jack

Kerrmudgeon

What do you think the whole project cost you Jack? Are those stainless pipes? :

Jackfit

Hi Robie,

About $3,000 including the rear end rebuild . Plus the donated rear end from Ed Johnson . Labor was on me. Some of the cost was for tools and shaft balancing .

Regular pipes, as I had to cut up my welded pipes.

Hrs about 20 only because of no lift and a lot of wire brushing and crawling around. Putting the tranny back was the hard one ,as I am not as strong as I once was......

Jackfit

More photos later, but I got the rear in, spring and wheels on
Started on first try after 4 months on stands

Jackfit

Rear End

Jackfit

My rear End is in the seat once again......The first ride of 2015.
After 6 months of restoration , the car held together for a 20 minute ride to start the break in of the newly rebuilt rear end, transmission and suspension..
I did the removal and installation with the car on jack stands.
I do not recommend this method , but like many of us, I had no choice..,,,,,,,.


I have to go now....time for another 20 minute ride....

If you click on the link you will see the video of my first ride, looks better on computer then Iphone , speakers for sound

6T5RUSH

Gotta' be a great feeling to be back behind the wheel of your '6!

Congratulations Jack!



Jim
In God We Trust!

Kerrmudgeon

Sounds great Jack. Is that an M22 with straight cut gears? Sounds like it. I don't recall it sounding like that when I drove it, but then again I can't remember what I had for breakfast either.

3K for what you accomplished is about half what it would have cost you if you had it done. And the level of rear end quality is the best Ive seen. Well done, and happy cruising Jack .

Do you like the new ratio better than the other one? :

Jackfit

Hi, m-20, but I did not have the shifter boot on, sound of tranny came out like a loud speaker, with boot on , car is very quiet, rear still breaking in.

I had forgotten how nice the 3:36 is, perfectly matched with the wide ratio Muncie. Need to have rear end aligned before I get on it
Jack

Jackfit

Hi , I am almost ready to give an update on the rear suspension project.


Tomorrow I bring in the car for alignment. I have all the factory specs, but I know that the front with radial tires is set a little differently then factory.


My car is completely stock front suspension with original style A arms.


1966 L-79 with stock power steering setup. Tires are 215 R 70 15

Should I try to get for the following specs based on radial tires and my hi speed (70-90 mph) for long periods of driving on my
trips...



Front


Toe Factory ?
Caster As much as possible 2 + ? if A arm will allow
Camber Factory ?

Rear


Camber 0 or fraction less
Toe Factory




Thanks
Jack