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Broken teeth
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From: moraga ca
Broken teeth
I mentioned last week that my rearend got crunchy during a 3rd round race last week. Got around to removing the cover and as I thought, I have broken ring teeth. (Funny coming from a dentist). I had been using the Richmond street gears in my 12 bolt. Time to switch to their Pro series.
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I agree too much power for the Richmond gears
,Yes time upgrade but what is bullet proof with the h/p you are putting through the gears?.With previous cars i have found out not even the ford 9 inch solid axle rear will last long with drag slicks and a mountain of horsepower.
You will need a fat wallet and a friend in high places who can help you spend the money to find the right combination that will last.
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I mentioned last week that my rearend got crunchy during a 3rd round race last week. Got around to removing the cover and as I thought, I have broken ring teeth. (Funny coming from a dentist). I had been using the Richmond street gears in my 12 bolt. Time to switch to their Pro series.
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From: Cherokee National Forest TN
Suggestion: Drill & tap the case for a ring gear deflection bolt. .001 or .002 clearance bolt end to ring gear. Or fabricate a brass shoe, slip over the bolt & adjust to continually contact the ring gear.
No suggestions for pinion side deflection or ring gear ride up with your design rear. A 9" with 3rd pinion bearing is required.
Good luck.
No suggestions for pinion side deflection or ring gear ride up with your design rear. A 9" with 3rd pinion bearing is required.
Good luck.
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: moraga ca
I agree too much power for the Richmond gears,Yes time upgrade but what is bullet proof with the h/p you are putting through the gears?.With previous cars i have found out not even the ford 9 inch solid axle rear will last long with drag slicks and a mountain of horsepower.
You will need a fat wallet and a friend in high places who can help you spend the money to find the right combination that will last.
Good thought but gotta go racing.
Suggestion: Drill & tap the case for a ring gear deflection bolt. .001 or .002 clearance bolt end to ring gear. Or fabricate a brass shoe, slip over the bolt & adjust to continually contact the ring gear.
No suggestions for pinion side deflection or ring gear ride up with your design rear. A 9" with 3rd pinion bearing is required.
Good luck.
No suggestions for pinion side deflection or ring gear ride up with your design rear. A 9" with 3rd pinion bearing is required.
Good luck.
