midwest chassis 9" - torque specs for gear housing to axle housing bolts
#1
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Burbank)
Posts: 755
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
midwest chassis 9" - torque specs for gear housing to axle housing bolts
Changed my gears on my Midwest Chassis Ford 9". I used Permatex Ultra Copper RTV Silicone in between the axle housing studs.
I can't remember what I torqued the nuts down to, but it's leaking so I'm wondering if I didn't torque them down enough.
Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the nuts that hold the gear housing to the axle housing? These right here:
Also, is the Ultra Copper RTV sufficient, or does anyone recommend a better gasket maker? This leak sucks.
Thanks for any help/advice,
Zig
I can't remember what I torqued the nuts down to, but it's leaking so I'm wondering if I didn't torque them down enough.
Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the nuts that hold the gear housing to the axle housing? These right here:
Also, is the Ultra Copper RTV sufficient, or does anyone recommend a better gasket maker? This leak sucks.
Thanks for any help/advice,
Zig
#7
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Burbank)
Posts: 755
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks Rob! This thing is built like a TANK.
Permatex The Right Stuff - I'll pick some of that up. Thanks for the suggestion ZMG!
Hmmm...around the studs? Do you mean putting the gasket maker around the base of each stud in addition to in between them?
Permatex The Right Stuff - I'll pick some of that up. Thanks for the suggestion ZMG!
Hmmm...around the studs? Do you mean putting the gasket maker around the base of each stud in addition to in between them?
Trending Topics
#10
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Burbank)
Posts: 755
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
update - pinion seal
Well, I was wrong. It wasn't leaking between the axle housing and the gear housing. It was leaking from the pinion seal.
Apparently, my SLP LM1 makes too much heat for the seal. I had a rearend shop replace the seal (yes, I know I could have done it myself, but just started a new job and didn't have time or access to a lift).
Just ordered some DEI Titanium header wrap; I'll wrap that around the pipe back by the pumpkin, and see if that helps.
Just posting this in case anyone buys one of these rearends and an aftermarket exhaust and drives the car on a frequent basis.
If it happens again, I'll upgrade to a Viton seal.
Apparently, my SLP LM1 makes too much heat for the seal. I had a rearend shop replace the seal (yes, I know I could have done it myself, but just started a new job and didn't have time or access to a lift).
Just ordered some DEI Titanium header wrap; I'll wrap that around the pipe back by the pumpkin, and see if that helps.
Just posting this in case anyone buys one of these rearends and an aftermarket exhaust and drives the car on a frequent basis.
If it happens again, I'll upgrade to a Viton seal.