Project hit a snag - broken 14 bolt - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

webfoot · 09-09-2015, 11:08 PM

I guess I should have taken the cover off first!

I took the driver's side axle off and no gear oil puked out on me, and only a little on the passenger side. What I saw was disgusting, even for gear oil. I replaced the wheel bearings, seals, and brakes.

Well, I guess I'll be pulling those axles out again!

What are my best options? These gears are rumored to be 5:13s, but I haven't spun them around to see the ratio or count teeth.

How does somebody even crack one of these carriers? (no lube, right!) My brother also just pointed out that some of the teeth are cracked.

09-09-2015, 11:08 PM	#1
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Project hit a snag - broken 14 bolt I guess I should have taken the cover off first! I took the driver's side axle off and no gear oil puked out on me, and only a little on the passenger side. What I saw was disgusting, even for gear oil. I replaced the wheel bearings, seals, and brakes. Well, I guess I'll be pulling those axles out again! What are my best options? These gears are rumored to be 5:13s, but I haven't spun them around to see the ratio or count teeth. How does somebody even crack one of these carriers? (no lube, right!) My brother also just pointed out that some of the teeth are cracked. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC. Last edited by webfoot; 09-09-2015 at 11:15 PM.



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