Copy Original Pattern On Used Ring & Pinion Even If Not Ideal?

['68OrangeSunshine]

Hi PJ. Boy that's a lot of business, but you saved $1200 bucks.
The differential shop gave me a detailed break-in protocol -- several 20 mile runs, punctuated with 30 minute cool downs. Just running 3 miles to the supermarket and back won't do, they said.

[pjmoreland]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Hi PJ. Boy that's a lot of business, but you saved $1200 bucks.
The differential shop gave me a detailed break-in protocol -- several 20 mile runs, punctuated with 30 minute cool downs. Just running 3 miles to the supermarket and back won't do, they said.

I can see why they charge that much. It is a time-consuming job. I spent in the ballpark of $400 on axles, bearings, seals and shims. The gears were free, thanks to 72again4x4.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I can see why they charge that much. It is a time-consuming job. I spent in the ballpark of $400 on axles, bearings, seals and shims. The gears were free, thanks to 72again4x4.

This is a great group, on this Board.
Guys give you free stuff. Just pay shipping.
Once, I sent some L6 Manifold hold down widgets to a guy in Central CA, and got stiffed on the shipping reimbursement, but I heard he got hit with medical issues, so I didn't get too bent out of shape. Other members have restored my Faith in Humanity.
It's all good.

[pjmoreland]

Agreed!

['68OrangeSunshine]

I _should_ go out and work on my Stepside project instead of goofing off on the internet inside under the swamp cooler, but it's 106* and Sunny w/ a 3 knot wind gusting to 6.
Actually, that's perfect spraypaint weather.

[pjmoreland]

Sounds challenging to keep your sweat from dripping on the paint

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Sounds challenging to keep your sweat from dripping on the paint

Shoot on an angle no sweat.
I may get arounf to it. At least shoot the Panhard Bar...
After a bowl of pistachio ice cream.