Straightening a rear end housing

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==Making the inserts==
 
==Making the inserts==
Then, make some inserts. These are about 2" long, as to provide some load bearing area to lessen wear caused by repeated use. For this application (10-bolt Chevrolet), the ID is 1.504", and the OD is 2.894".
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Then, make some inserts. These are about 2" long, as to provide some load bearing area to lessen wear caused by repeated use. For this application (10-bolt Chevrolet), the ID is 1.504", and the OD is 2.894". These same size inserts will work in an 8" and 9" ford center sections as well.
 
[[Image:Making_inserts_in_lathe.jpg|frame|none|Making the inserts in a lathe.]]
 
[[Image:Making_inserts_in_lathe.jpg|frame|none|Making the inserts in a lathe.]]
  
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The inserts are then clamped in the bearing saddles and the bar slides through them. The fit should be nice -- the bar should slide through easily, but with no noticeable play.
 
The inserts are then clamped in the bearing saddles and the bar slides through them. The fit should be nice -- the bar should slide through easily, but with no noticeable play.
 
[[Image:Straight_bar_in_inserts.jpg|frame|none|The straight bar, in the inserts.]]
 
[[Image:Straight_bar_in_inserts.jpg|frame|none|The straight bar, in the inserts.]]
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Here is the inserts installed in a Ford 9" center section, the bar is slid through before the bearing caps are tightened, to make sure they are aligned in the bearing saddles.
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[[Image:PICT0040.JPG|frame|none|9" Ford center section with inserts and bar.]]
  
 
==Measuring==
 
==Measuring==

Revision as of 10:49, 8 September 2007

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