Recent content by Stargazer

Yes I think David Freiburger wrestled one in, in a episode. I used a Jack, my bad back doesn't allow me to do this stuff by hand anymore. The magnet, stick, Loctite and grease might just work. I will give it a try John. Thanks!

Well pulled the diff (wow heavy MF), and found the lost thrust spacer on the bottom of the housing. Now, how to get these spacers, or a replacement set (probably needed because of pin) back in place, without dissasembly of the whole differential?

Still I wonder, why does the "locked with pin" spacer disconnect from that center piece? And in my case follow the pulled axle. Sticks to it because of the thick diff oil?

Now that I did some research online, it seems that a shop is not needed. Will indeed need to pull the carrier because the other spacer is nowhere to be seen in the other axle pipe. Probably somewhere in the housing. I figure that loose spacer could do some harm to the gears when left there...

Interesting; How I Do It, Sure Grip Spacer Pin and;

Yes it does. Since many advice staying with the original bearings (which look still look good), the differential will have to come out. I think replacing the pin is above my wrenching skills. And will ask a Moparshop if they will do this job for me.

Aha! Looks like the lock pin broke off. So the differential needs to be removed I presume?

Ok, I pulled both axles of our 67 New Yorker. For inspection and freshening up. Good thing I did, oil seals need to be replaced. Pulling the right side axle however, a small part came along and fell to the floor when the axle came out. I fear it is something which belongs in the differential...

Very usefull information guys! I will replace the lower spring with the thicker original, in the proper hole/angle. And tighten up the horseshoe clip, and add the washer underneath. Interesting to now know they changed the brake design in 1969. The videos I referred to are from enthousiasts...

Ok, I'm doing the rear brakes for the first time. My question is about the bottom spring. The lower springs on my car are attached to the "adjusting lever" (see pictures). Is that ok? It seems like it worked fine. The service manual and online videos however, seem to show this spring attached to...

Thanks for this advice, from one hack to another ;-) I will get me a measuring device and use this method.

That is good to hear John. That does make alot of sense. I will check/measure again when driverside axle is back in place, before removing passenger side axle. And go from there.

That is what I was thinking. I just pulled the passenger side back and forth John, and apparently it moves way further according to a caliper, a little less than 2mm!! But could this be because the driver side axle is out? If not, I will definitly need to adjust the end play! And check that...

No, the axle shaft was off course covered in diff fluid pulling it out. I checked the fluid this summer, never a problem. I just figured to change the seal while the axle is out. See the picture for the bearing. I had no idea what before hand. Looks factory?