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". | + | 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== | ||
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