As Chris Sweet would say "Problem Solved"

It looks like I had improper carrier bearing pre-load.
I know rookie move.

I disassembled the differential.
Chris Sweet from the "Old Dominion Stovebolt Society" dropped by and we reassembled the differential.

We connected the drive shaft, started the motor and popped the clutch and the axles started turning.

Here are some links to pictures and videos that Chris Sweet took:

http://s826.photobucket.com/user/ja...ame-off%20restoration/6%20-%20Drivetrain

http://s826.photobucket.com/user/ja...ning-Axles-Spinning_zps40852ec0.mp4.html

http://s826.photobucket.com/user/ja...train/Motor-Running_zps02eb622f.mp4.html

Thanks Chris for all your help.

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Hello All,

I hope someone can help with this issue.
I have 53 1/2 ton GMC torque tube rear axle.

I just finished rebuilding the rear axle.

When I turn the torque tube drive shaft the large pinion ring turns but the carrier side gears (the gear the axle shaft goes into) do not turn.

I should mention, that I never seen this truck run/drive. I may have inherited someone elses problem.

I noticed the side gears do not have a key or spline to mount to the carrier/pumpkin assembly, only splines for the axle shaft.
How do the side gears get get grip on the carrier/pumpkin assembly??

Technical Info:
The pinion and ring contact is in the middle of the ring gear teeth.
The backlash is .007", the right side carrier bearing tightened two notches after seating the bearing.

Is there wear in the spider and side gear or the spacer ?

During the rebuild, I replaced the following:

Carrier side bearings
Axle bearings and seals
pinion bearings
oakey bushing and seal

Any help would be very appreciated.

Thanks,

Jay L.


Last edited by Jay L.; 03/23/2014 10:29 PM.
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