Re: [AMC-list] what did you do (ring and pinion setting)

[Wrambler <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Last note, start with the thickness pinion shim you took out.
Depending on your luck you occasionally get it on the first try.

Mark Price
Morgantown, WV 26508
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
"I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens!"

----- Original Message -----

> From: "Frank Swygert" <farna@xxxxxxx>
> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 10:55:22 AM
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] what did you do (ring and pinion setting)
> 
> See these sites:
> http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog/ring_and_pinions/ring_and_pinion_installation_instructions.html
> http://www.richmondgear.com/01instructions.html
> 
> I've had people tell me they set the gears up by nothing but the tooth
> pattern chart. They start a little high on the shim thickness (or
> don't crush the collar much) then check pattern and adjust until it's
> right. Takes longer, but no special tools needed.
> 
> -------------
> Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:42:30 -0600
> From: "Armand Eshleman"<aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> Oh yeah almost forgot, I could really use some more hints and tips
> about
> putting the thing back together. I've been reading the TSM, but of
> course I
> have none of the special tools they show. Can anyone help with advice
> on
> setting the pinion to the correct spot and installing the differential
> to
> the correct mesh, and getting axles in the correct spot?
> Also rebuilding a Twin grip to install, got any tips for
> disassembly/reassembly without the AMC special tools?
> 
> -- 
> Frank Swygert
> Publisher, "American Motors Cars"
> Magazine (AMC)
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