Don't remember the distance for the pinion set-up but think it was around 1.25". B-Man's post reminded me it was a US Gear ring and pinion. Their web site says:
"PRODUCTS
Ring & Pinion Gear Sets
– Manufactured from forged USA Steel
– Pinion face marked for "checking" distance
– Each set comes with match set number and installation instructions
– Made in U.S.A."
Call them and they can tell you what a typical depth is, but I'm sure you can get it done with a depth micrometer if you have a ground reference bar to lay across the bearing mounts.
As for the rubber band, ya it sounds hokey, but the torque is really low, more like in-ounces, so if you get a 100 in-lb wrench, you will not be very accurate. At the time, I thought the right tool would be something like a 30 in-lb indicator, which I could not borrow nor find for under about $50 on ebay.
|