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Old 12-08-2014, 09:16 PM   #8
Jraeyre
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Re: 1971 C30 time to get started...

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Originally Posted by SS Tim View Post
The "Load Bolt" as it is commonly known, bears against a shoe/thrust pad to control ring gear deflection under load. It is set with a static clearance of 0.005-0.007". Here is the clip from the factory overhaul manual on the proceedure.

Thanks Tim. Great info and getting info to track down new pad and will replace and readjust it.


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