Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-25-2021, 02:43 PM
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Re: Dana 44 gear swap help
Ended up getting things figured out. Also for the correct pinion seal for the 2-4-8091x, it's 44895.
Also note the 2-4-8091-1x does not have the correct spacing once the threads are drilled out,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-23-2021, 12:53 PM
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Re: 63 f100 dana 44 axle seal
Last pic is just for reference size of seal. When mocking up prior to putting everything on, seal didn't sit inside cover well. bottom of axle shaft is thicker but I think there was play between the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-23-2021, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 63 f100 dana 44 axle seal
I've found two different diagrams of d44 axles. This one doesn't not show a seal between the retainer plate and sealed bearing. On another thread regarding the same issue, I've been told there is a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-22-2021, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 63 f100 dana 44 axle seal
Gotcha. Also, you said bearing retainer was outboard of the sealed bearing (yes I have a rear 2wd d44 w/sealed bearings), as in nearer to the wheel. I was pretty sure the retainer went between the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-22-2021, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 5
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63 f100 dana 44 axle seal
Some sourdes show and outer seal between the axle flange and wheel bearing, others dont. Helpful drivetrain place for me all the correct part numbers for my diff rebuild and wheel bearing stuff, and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-22-2021, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Re: Dana 44 gear swap help
Don't forget to oil your bearings when testing. Every resource I found said to make sure everything is super clean but nothing on oiling the bearings when checking preload.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-21-2021, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Re: Dana 44 gear swap help
If I put all my shims on I'm probably at 130/40 ft/lbs and not hitting 20 in/lbs, lowest the torque wrench goes. Going to check my depth as my first reading was a bit shallow so I added a shim. If...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2021, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-19-2021, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Dana 44 pinion nut torque and preload
Unfortunately the dana 44 has so many varying versions so finding the correct info has proven to be difficult. But looks like 130-160 ft/lbs is correct. Generally 20-30 in/lbs for preload is correct...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-19-2021, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,472
Dana 44 pinion nut torque and preload
I have searched and searched and found varying information. 63 f100. Dana 44 rear. Swapped gears. Original shims behind rear/inner pinion bearing race and on pinion shaft.
Specs I've seen are...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-18-2021, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Re: Dana 44 gear swap help
Ran into a potential problem and have another question.
First the rear pinion bearing race (goes in the pumpkin) is the same part number as the one I removed. It's either not seating fully...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-17-2021, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Re: Dana 44 gear swap help
Whelp got the wrong wheel bearings and overhaul kit for my diff. Here are the part numbers for each bearing and seal. Note that the wheel outer seal, between the wheel bearing and dust cover or...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-15-2021, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Re: Dana 44 gear swap help
Got all my parts ordered now. Jeep cherokees use the -1x part numbered yolk. Got it for $20 shipped so I'll drill out the threaded holes to make it work.
I am not using a pinion depth gauge, but...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-14-2021, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Re: Dana 44 gear swap help
Any reason the one with caps won't work? Seems the 2-4-8091-1x is the same but with caps. Could I just replace the caps with u bolts? Just wondering.
EDIT: the answer is yes. Drill out the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-14-2021, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Re: Dana 44 gear swap help
I have no idea what wings are outside of birds. Currently I have the stock U bolts that hold the u joint to the yolk.
I'll check out that part number. Appreciate the help.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-14-2021, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Dana 44 gear swap help
63 f100 292 4sp manual
Stock dana 44. 3.73, switching to 3.31. called yukon, confirmed part number. New pinion is
26 splines. Old one is 10. I'm assuming I just swap in a 26 spline yoke? Any one...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 23
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 23
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Re: Timing with light and vacuum gauge questions
Went on to timing an tuning. Keeping rpms around 500-600, adjust the distributor to about 20lbs vacuum, then dropped it a lb. Turn mix screws all the way in then backed out 1.5 turns. Proceeded to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 23
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Re: Timing with light and vacuum gauge questions
Yea I have the bottom ones shown for the rockers.
From bottom of new dizzy shaft to the worm gear is .971. now there's a raised portion around the gear in the center. If we're talking teeth of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,834
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,834
Re: Timing with light and vacuum gauge questions
I have what I believe is the stock one (currently installed) and a new aftermarket. Working on setting valves right now. Was told to set them at .019. was also told to set them at .020 cold as the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,834
Re: Timing with light and vacuum gauge questions
Well I have a new dizzy as well. Will look into a tdc stop. Nothing high performance wise. Getting a tach hooked up today. Timing with a vacuum gauge as well.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-31-2021, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,834
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-30-2021, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,834
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-30-2021, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,834
Timing with light and vacuum gauge questions
63 f100 292 y block, stock 2 barrel autolite - stock distributor, pertronix 2 ignitor and coil
I know the dampener may slip so I have a timing sticker to put on. 1)How would I go about getting...
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