I just replaced the thrust washers behind the small gears in my rear axle just
as a general PM while I had it apart for cleaning , paint and new bearings.
Since I can't stand the smell of "rear end" fluid I used STP to coat these
gears until I get around to filling the axle up completely?
1- Will it blend alright with the 80/90 fluid when the time comes. Maybe
I should have asked before I did. : (
2- What would be a recommended lube for the ball bearings until fill up time
and should they be presoaked in 80/90
or will they get lube just from normal running?
3- I have the Pumpkin unit upside down in a large coffee can (works great by
the way ) and when I move the ring back
and forth (gently) there is a "knock, knock" between it and the pinion
gears. No noticeable teeth wear or side to
side movement. Noise WAS there before I replaced the thrust washers.
I know there should be some play but this sounds excessive. But then I know
nothing about rear end gearing. ( But I'm learning)
Anybody ever play with their ring and pinion like this? Try and keep
it clean gentlemen ; )
Thanks, Mark
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