[zephyrc]

i am rebuilding my 9 inch diff unit,k i would like to use the thrust waher instead of a crush washer but i dont understand exactly how it works.. when i measured the thrust washer i found it thicker than the crush washer... how does it work.. george

[Crosley]

Originally Posted by zephyrc

i am rebuilding my 9 inch diff unit,k i would like to use the thrust waher instead of a crush washer but i dont understand exactly how it works.. when i measured the thrust washer i found it thicker than the crush washer... how does it work.. george

I have no idea what part you are talking about.

the crush sleeve perhaps? For setting pinion bearings preload?

[302 Z28]

Never heard of a crush washer. Good to see you back Crosley.

Vince

[onebadmerc]

I wonder if he is referring to the copper washers on the studs that retain the third member.

[68NovaSS]

This is what he's talking about. I'm using one from Strange Engineering (N-1910) that's very similar.

It takes the place of the 9" crush sleeve using multiple thickness shims between two billet end pieces. Add/remove shims to achieve the correct rotational torque. I torqued my pinion nut to 175# and began checking rotational torque. When I had the correct numbers, I lock-tighted the nut. I'm not sure what my final pinion nut torque is but it is substantial!

It's called a solid adjustable pinion spacer I think.

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by 68NovaSS

This is what he's talking about. I'm using one from Strange Engineering (N-1910) that's very similar.

It takes the place of the 9" crush sleeve using multiple thickness shims between two billet end pieces. Add/remove shims to achieve the correct rotational torque. I torqued my pinion nut to 175# and began checking rotational torque. When I had the correct numbers, I lock-tighted the nut. I'm not sure what my final pinion nut torque is but it is substantial!

It's called a solid adjustable pinion spacer I think.

Very desirable on racing rears...

[zephyrc]

68nova, that is exactly what i am talking about, it came with no instructions, but thanks for explaining how it works

[68NovaSS]

Your very welcome. I was a little confuse when I got mine, called Strange and got all the info i needed to set it up correctly. Typical of any rear setup, lots of disassembly and checking.

Larry