Gears & Axles - Solid Pinion Spacer Preload possible problem




sledneck687
04-19-2012, 12:40 AM
I spent about 1.5 hours trying to figure out this pinion preload with the Ratech solid pinion spacer, and new bearings, and I am either not getting any, or what seems to be too much preload. I am using the park tools inch lb wrench. If I turn the wrench slowly, it reads about 40 on breakaway, then settles to 30-32in lb. If I start turning the wrench faster it reads about 40inlb :bang:. Will this be alright to run, or should I mess with it some more and try to lessen the preload? Help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank You,

Jarett


01ssreda4
04-19-2012, 06:07 AM
You want the rolling torque figure. Oiling the bearings helps smooth things out. I typically run pinion bearings between 25-30 even though the recommend is 20-25. So I'd run it at 32.