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4ford

08-09-2012 @ 3:41 PM

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thanks Pat.
did you find it hard to get the settings? is there any tips you can share. the guy at little dearborn says that the gears have marks on them already so you can see that they line up??????? dont know what that would be.

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08-09-2012 @ 9:57 AM

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I would go with the 3:54 if you are located in a flat area, but the 3:78 would be better for hilly areas. Speedway has either gear. I just replaced the 4:11 gears in my '40 this past winter with Speedways 3:54 gear. Works great. Good luck, Pat

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08-09-2012 @ 9:53 AM

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talked to little dearborn this morning. they do not have anything. they said to go to speedway and get gears 325s and install them myself. i have installed ring and pinion in an 8 inch and 9s but never in an older unit, he says its not that bad i will continue to look arownd whats your thoughts on the 325s????

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08-08-2012 @ 12:42 PM

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Mike, Determine the ratio you have now before tearing it apart. If you do indeed have a 4.11, you'll want a higher ratio to keep up with traffic. A good all around ratio is 3.78, and for your neck of the woods an excellent choice would also be a 3.54, but they are hard to come by and expensive.

I'd go for the 3.78, and a complete rear end rather than to change out the gears alone. With a complete banjo, or banjo + housings, it's a much easier job that doesn't require special tools, and you can do the whole job yourself.

In your area, the best place to go is Little Dearborn. They will likely have the complete differential you need, or can put you in touch with someone that has one for sale.

Little Dearborn Parts, Inc. 2424 University Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414

They do have a website, but parts like you want won't be listed on the web, and it's always best to go face to face anyway.

Alan

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08-08-2012 @ 10:46 AM

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i am and i will look and see
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08-08-2012 @ 10:10 AM

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If you are a Club member, look In your roster to contact members to answer that question

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08-08-2012 @ 8:37 AM

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Anyone in my area that I can take the whole assmy to and get the work done. Iam in Minnesota St Paul mpls.

I will take the rearend out and bring it to them any good shops??

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Anyone in my area that I can take the whole assmy to and get the work done. Iam in Minnesota St Paul mpls.

I will take the rearend out and bring it to them any good shops??

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08-02-2012 @ 4:34 PM

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Ok well I assume the unit will come out. Take it away from the spring and pull the whole thing out . What a good time to clean everything up How will the drive shaft come away from the trans

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Changing the rear end gears is an extensive process involving the complete disassembly of the unit. Both ring gear and pinion must by changed, of course, the pinion being considerably more involved, requiring heat and a press. Then, the gear lash is set by varying the thickness of the axle housing gaskets. It is a time consuming and often frustrating exercise, particularly if it is your first effort.

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