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Old 08-09-2013, 11:31 AM   #220
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Re: Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Step

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Originally Posted by Vic1947 View Post
Finally got around to pulling the cover off the rearend. Turns out the gear is a 3.73, which confirms the gut feeling I had when driving the truck home. Seemed to be turning a fair amount of rpm's going down the highway. Already knew it was an open diff, but was surprised to see the scoring on the case. Apparently a pinion gear came loose at some point in the past and got into it. Bet that made an interesting noise ...ever so briefly.

Had no plans to retain the single tracker anyway, so it's more of an oddity than an inconvenience. There's a big swap meet down in Springfield, MO on the weekend of the 17th. If the weather cooperates, I plan to attend with a buddy of mine from St. James and maybe I can find a truck posi to replace it with. Not much other progress. Still cleaning up hardware to send out for plating. Crossmembers, trailer hitch and etc. are at the powder coaters.
Vic if you want my 12bolt housing you can have it. I don't think mine has any scoring.
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