Gary Lewis Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Holy cow! That's one DEEP rotor. Yep. And I wonder how easy it will be to get one at O'Reilly's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Yep. And I wonder how easy it will be to get one at O'Reilly's. Supposedly it is for an E350 dually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Cool! Progress is good. But, isn't being a pioneer fun? If they pay me for helping re-engineer it it would be nice. As far as being a pioneer, I am pretty used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Cool! Progress is good. But, isn't being a pioneer fun? If they pay me for helping re-engineer it it would be nice. As far as being a pioneer, I am pretty used to it. Well, today unearthed or peeled whichever you prefer a new issue. The left side wheel bearings sat with a bit of water in them, so the cups and rollers, and probably the cones are pitted and need to be replaced. John wants me to pull the cover off and inspect the differential for possible water damage since we are this far into it. Other than Ford, NAPA looks like the best bet for decent quality parts, but for reference they have the Scotseals, but at nearly twice what Ford wants for them. Amazon has the Motorcraft seals at $24.79. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Well, today unearthed or peeled whichever you prefer a new issue. The left side wheel bearings sat with a bit of water in them, so the cups and rollers, and probably the cones are pitted and need to be replaced. John wants me to pull the cover off and inspect the differential for possible water damage since we are this far into it. Other than Ford, NAPA looks like the best bet for decent quality parts, but for reference they have the Scotseals, but at nearly twice what Ford wants for them. Amazon has the Motorcraft seals at $24.79. Isn't that par for the course? If you take something apart you'll find other issues while in there. Or, to put it another way, it is hard to concentrate on draining the swamp when the alligators are after you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Well, today unearthed or peeled whichever you prefer a new issue. The left side wheel bearings sat with a bit of water in them, so the cups and rollers, and probably the cones are pitted and need to be replaced. John wants me to pull the cover off and inspect the differential for possible water damage since we are this far into it. Other than Ford, NAPA looks like the best bet for decent quality parts, but for reference they have the Scotseals, but at nearly twice what Ford wants for them. Amazon has the Motorcraft seals at $24.79. Once you have a cross referenceable number (Like National, Gates, Timken, or the manufacturer) you can almost always find it faster and cheaper than driving to the auto parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Isn't that par for the course? If you take something apart you'll find other issues while in there. Or, to put it another way, it is hard to concentrate on draining the swamp when the alligators are after you. Well, the onion peeling went well, but, when I pulled the cover off, and rotated the gears, I found this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Well, the onion peeling went well, but, when I pulled the cover off, and rotated the gears, I found this: So now the question comes, who is a good source for gears, it is a 1995 F350 10.25" Ford/Sterling rear, currently with 4.10 gears. This is a 4.10 limited slip unit which is why it is being set up with the disc brakes. Oh no! I'm sure it'll buff out. NOT! So, what's the plan, Stan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Oh no! I'm sure it'll buff out. NOT! So, what's the plan, Stan? Recommendations for a source for R&P and shim kit. At least I have a press now and do have the tool kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Well, the onion peeling went well, but, when I pulled the cover off, and rotated the gears, I found this: So now the question comes, who is a good source for gears, it is a 1995 F350 10.25" Ford/Sterling rear, currently with 4.10 gears. This is a 4.10 limited slip unit which is why it is being set up with the disc brakes. Good thing he insisted you check. 😕 4,10 Sterling's used to be a dime a dozen. I could get them for close to scrap price from Brookfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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