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Old 09-03-2010, 03:39 PM
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i am puting a 430 gear in a ford 8.8 and was wondering what pinon shim size to use or if you can not answear that what size should i start with
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Old 09-03-2010, 09:20 PM
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always start with the original shim that came on the original pinion gear if you have it.
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Old 09-04-2010, 04:39 PM
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thats the problem is i started with a bare housing so should i start with a .30 shim
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If you don't have dept tools start with 15, and make adjustments as needed
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thanks guys
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