hello again got me some old rusty 3.73 gears.when i say rusty my *** i mean rusty.The bearings are rusted to it.Imma try to pull them off and put new ones on,soak em in oil and thro em in.see what happens.From what i understand this is the second best thing i can do next to freeing up the breathing.Anyway if i can figure out how to post pics ill get them on here so u guys can check em out.Not too pretty i know but i hope they work.Well I tried postin the pic but the file size is too big.Oh well thanx for readin anyway.

 

Are the gear teeth rustred as well? If they are the best thing you could do is through them away.

Steve

 

ya they are rusted.why should i thro em away?Couldnt i just get a wire brush and scrap it off?I would like a little more reasoning.Cause these were free and I dont really wanna toss em out.Thanx

 

The wear surfaces on the gears are carefully machined. Each gear set is lapped before shipping from the factory. This ensures that the ring and pinion gears perfectly match each other for a quiet and long life. Anything that damages the wear surfaces of the gears is likely to cause excessive wear and noise.

If you have heavy rust the pitting will cause the gears to drag and reduce your horsepower transmitted to the rear wheels. Without a doubt, your gears will produce a great deal of noise and have a very short life span.

Throw the gears away without a second thought about keeping them.

If you are looking for cheap 3.73 gears, don't forget to look at the S-10 trucks. I think there is a better chance of finding one with a 3.73 than an F-body.

 

Well shoot.They are rusted pretty bad.My cousin must want my car to run like poo poo.He's the one that gave them to me he's a mustang owner gues he dont want me to win in a race against him. Anyway I'll take the advice and get me some new ones and be like WHATS UP NOW PONY BOY.Thanx.