If your talking about your pinion angle, you need a magnetic protractor, you can get them at Sears for about $8. Then you can stick it on the end of the trans and rearend. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...EARS&sid=I0033900150001800085&pid=00939840000
Len, If rebuilding your diff. is a new experience for you I would recommend taking it and having it done by a professional. Most times the first time someone does it themself it comes out wrong. I'm not being critical of you or your mechanical ability. This is just something I've seen too many time over the years. You've come this far and you want it done right this time. A good set of the right tools to rebuild a rear would run between $500-$600. Good Luck!
Bill; Thanks, I agree with you. My Dad is supposed come and do it for me; he's the professional. I was just curious to see how much the tools were and if they were readily available. He has the proper tools and knowhow. I'll be patient and wait for him. Len
I don't think he's talking about pinion angle he means the depth of the pinion in the rear end in relation to the ring gear. I don't know what you're working with, but aren't those stamped on the end of the pinion for + or - how many thousandths? What I'm saying is that if you had a "0" to start and you're new gear set is also "0" just use the original shim that goes behind the rear pinion bearing on the pinion gear. If it is different, subtract the difference and get a corresponding shim. I've never set up a rear end, but that's just an idea I have always had. :bglasses:
For pinion depth setting, I use the T & D deluxe pinion depth tool. Have 2 sets, one set was created from spare parts ordered for the 1st tool. Yes, they eventually wear out, if one uses them enough :shock: Personally like to use one T & D tool to double ck after I've set pinion depth with the other one. That may sound crazy, but it does speed up the process, one tool can get out of calibration, & one will not catch it, till running patterns. :3gears: Roger
