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MARKA · 03-08-2014, 06:58 PM

Thanks again for the previous advice I have received on Fordbarn.

I am proceeding with the rebuild of my rear end and I am trying to to a thorough job.

The double cone bearing race in the Banjo has been replaced also new bearings so the pinion preload must be set..

The car has a Mitchell overdrive and I am wanting to set the pinion preload as per "Tom Endy's Article.

The problem I have run into is trying to find the size of the 1/2 inch drive socket that will fit the Mitchel overdrive drive shaft spline.

I have a 1/2 inch drive beam torque wrench to do the job.

Does anyone know what size socket is required for the Mitchell spline and is it a six or 12 point socket ?

Thanks
Mark.

03-08-2014, 06:58 PM	#1
MARKA Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 39	Mitchell overdrive spline !!! Thanks again for the previous advice I have received on Fordbarn. I am proceeding with the rebuild of my rear end and I am trying to to a thorough job. The double cone bearing race in the Banjo has been replaced also new bearings so the pinion preload must be set.. The car has a Mitchell overdrive and I am wanting to set the pinion preload as per "Tom Endy's Article. The problem I have run into is trying to find the size of the 1/2 inch drive socket that will fit the Mitchel overdrive drive shaft spline. I have a 1/2 inch drive beam torque wrench to do the job. Does anyone know what size socket is required for the Mitchell spline and is it a six or 12 point socket ? Thanks Mark.