My pins were extremely worn where the edges of the retainer had cut into them over the years, so I assumed OP's was the same. Replacing with new pins probably did more to tighten it up than new spring and cups.

Last edited by Skooter; 03/23/2018 1:41 AM.

Matthew 6:33

1952 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
Late '55 235/SM420/torque tube 3.55
Dalton Highway survivor (using original 216)
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