| To: | Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com> |
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| Subject: | Re: TR4 rear diff: half axle shims |
| From: | Steven Newell <steven@newellboys.com> |
| Date: | Wed, 19 May 2004 21:27:13 -0600 |
| Cc: | Triumph <triumphs@autox.team.net> |
| References: | <NCBBKDNEEKEOHAOIIOIIMEBNHAAA.ryoung@navcomtech.com> |
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Randall Young wrote: >...Primary purpose of the shim packs is to set the clearance for the rear wheel >bearings. Centering the diff is secondary, ISTR the manual says simply to >install the same thickness on both sides to center it. > >So, it's probably safe to just reuse the shims that came with the axle. >Personally, since you can buy a dial indicator and stand for less than the >price of a set of bearings, I'd check the clearances. > Thanks, that does sound a bit important. I'll stop by the dial indicator store tomorrow. -- Steven Newell Littleton, CO |
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