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Old 05-30-2011, 01:24 AM   #84
LostMy65
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Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread

I got the 14-Bolt up on the jig today and started taking some measurements.

I noticed the pinion is off center side to side by about 1 inch.

I wondered why, and have been searching these forums.

This seems to be the reason posted here:
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Originally Posted by sneakysnake View Post
Its to keep the needle bearings moving around. If the driveshaft was perfectly straight the needles in the Ujoints would cut gooves from being in the same spot.
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