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Chris 96 WS6
09-01-2005, 02:59 PM
Ordered a cheap dial indicator and magnetic base/stand from Harbor Freight...$28 shipped!

So, over the next 2 months in between changing diapers and such I can hopefully get the 9" gears set up. I can't wait to get it in the car but its just not a high priority right now.
Jaberwaki
09-01-2005, 03:10 PM
you already buy the gears?
Chris 96 WS6
09-01-2005, 03:19 PM
I have EVERYTHING...gears, center, bearings, posi, housing, axles, etc. etc. etc.

its just waiting in my garage for me to have time to mess with it :D
Fenster
09-01-2005, 03:33 PM
Dude... Just tell me when you get everything and I will come set it up, and we can install it in a Saturday. Shouldn't be a problem.
Chris 96 WS6
09-01-2005, 03:41 PM
Dude... Just tell me when you get everything and I will come set it up, and we can install it in a Saturday. Shouldn't be a problem.

Will do! You will love how the 9 inch center is set up..its so much easier.
Fenster
09-01-2005, 03:47 PM
Yeah probably so much that I order one!!! :lol:
Jaberwaki
09-01-2005, 06:54 PM
oh, ok .... just askin cause i got a brand new set of 3.70's sitten in the box in my shop.(desided to stay 4.11's) was gonna give em to ya for a song...
if ya know someone that could use 3.70's for a 9' lemme know
LS13RDGEN
09-02-2005, 05:41 AM
I picked up a dial caliper, indicator and magnetic base at H-Freight last week. :lol:
Chris 96 WS6
09-06-2005, 12:26 PM
I picked up a dial caliper, indicator and magnetic base at H-Freight last week. :lol:

Sweet. At least there are back ups in MTFBA now :D
Red Devil
09-06-2005, 01:26 PM
I hope you guys don't actually expect precision out of those tools. :P

Chris, if I come down some time this damn century I'll bring anything you need. Though my mitotoyo digimiatc dial indicator does need a new charger. Anyone have a lead maybe? :( I think I have a federal and a starrett indicators sitting downstairs.
Chris 96 WS6
09-06-2005, 01:47 PM
I'm comfortable with "in the ballpark" :D
Red Devil
09-06-2005, 01:51 PM
:lol: So long as it works, right? ;)
Chris 96 WS6
09-16-2005, 04:26 PM
Well the indicator came in yesterday so I spent a couple hours yesterday goofing around with the gears.

Got the ring gear mounted on the posi and the pinion support bearing into the case. Posi is now loosely bolted into the housing. I just have to get the pinion bearing pressed the rest of the way on and then figure out how to get the pinion races into the pinion support.

Its an aluminum "daytona" pinion support. The races don't seem like they'll ever fit. I may try boiling the support and freezing the races to see if that will help.