Quote:
Originally Posted by Lightfoot
Hey Bliss, while you have the rear axle cover off, find the tooth count stamp on the ring gear and figure out what ratio you have.  |
I think it's 2.73, but I'll check. It's currently taped off to keep dust out.
It's a dreary Saturday morning and my wife is out running some errands, so I thought I'd pop out and try my hand at this magic art of gasket making.
I used the brake baking plate as a template for the bolt and axle openings.
I then slid it down the axle and marked off the sealing plate. A quick trim and I set it down for a test fit.
Added some bolts to keep everything in place.
Then I dropped the backing plate over it to see how the fit was.
There is a small indent in the axle sealing plate which you see on the left there, it's not actually a misfit.
Then I went to the axle end to repeat the process. I had a bit more help then I could handle, but it went well.
But it turned out well. They look a tad rough, but they fit well. Chances are I'll make a v2.0 jus to be certain of a good seal. I labeled them due to my failing memory.
And then I set them aside, because I'm waiting on some parts and paint.
I think it worked out well. The nice thing about doing something for the first time is after going slow and figuring it all out, the 2nd time is significantly faster.