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larry/Texas · 05-11-2011, 09:54 AM

I am changing my '33 ring and pinion to a 3.54. I am also replacing the pinion pilot bearing and retainer. I do not have and can not find the oval head tubular head rivets (63397-S). They are 3/16" X 11/16". They are hollow for about the last 3/16".

What are people using in place of the rivets? I can find pop rivets but am concerned about them. Any comments or recommendation would be appreciated.

Thanks

JM 35 Sedan · 05-11-2011, 10:56 AM

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Big Flat Rivets or Roy Nacewicz may have the rivets you need. I have tapped those holes and used screws with lock washers and Loctite on threads to hold the pilot bearing retainer in place. It is also possible to remove that bearing w/o removing those rivets and the retainer plate.

05-11-2011, 09:54 AM	#1
larry/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX area Posts: 150	Pinion pilot bearing replacement I am changing my '33 ring and pinion to a 3.54. I am also replacing the pinion pilot bearing and retainer. I do not have and can not find the oval head tubular head rivets (63397-S). They are 3/16" X 11/16". They are hollow for about the last 3/16". What are people using in place of the rivets? I can find pop rivets but am concerned about them. Any comments or recommendation would be appreciated. Thanks

05-11-2011, 10:56 AM	#2
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Pinion pilot bearing replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Big Flat Rivets or Roy Nacewicz may have the rivets you need. I have tapped those holes and used screws with lock washers and Loctite on threads to hold the pilot bearing retainer in place. It is also possible to remove that bearing w/o removing those rivets and the retainer plate. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*