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techtalk:ih:engmech02 [2023/04/14 19:42]
hippysmack [Pinion Gear]
techtalk:ih:engmech02 [2023/04/17 21:44]
hippysmack [1957-1976 gear]
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 ===== Pinion Gear Fit on Shaft ===== ===== Pinion Gear Fit on Shaft =====
 ==== 1957-1976 gear ==== ==== 1957-1976 gear ====
 +These are OD measurements of 3 OEM pinion shafts as measured by needspeed (.7844",​ .7840" and .7840"​). ((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=5991474#​post5991474)) \\
 Comments by Dr Dick; \\ Comments by Dr Dick; \\
 Installing a tight gear: If you tap the gear on the shaft you are tapping on your flywheel assembly in a direction not supported by anything. NOT recommended. \\ Installing a tight gear: If you tap the gear on the shaft you are tapping on your flywheel assembly in a direction not supported by anything. NOT recommended. \\
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 ==== 1977-1985 Gear ==== ==== 1977-1985 Gear ====
-The 79-85 pinion gear slides up on a timing mark on the pinion shaft and corresponding to a timing mark on the pinion gear. These must line up. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=239641&​highlight=cam+positions&​page=3)) ​+The 79-85 pinion gear is a slip fit and slides up on a timing mark on the pinion shaft and corresponding to a timing mark on the pinion gear. \\ 
 +These must line up. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=239641&​highlight=cam+positions&​page=3)) ​