New Cam, coil, wires, plugs, traction. Why no 1/8 improvement?

have the spool put in when you have the gears set up. if you dont know how to set up the gears, pay the bucks & have it done correctly.

 

Let me explain my work ethics. I either do it myself and learn from my mistakes, regardless of how costly they might be, or I don't do it at all.

So far, I have rebuilt the entire engine minus pistons and rods, and was successful on my first try. I NEED to learn by doing, and am one of the lucky ones that usually does it right the first time. And, I am very obsessive-compulsive (and hyperactive) so I work quickly, but with a fine eye for detail and measurements.

Of course, now that I said that, I will probably blow up the rearend the first mile I drive it.

Then I have an excuse to buy a complete posi 9"...see my logic?

 

If you are going to be rebuilding rear ends, get ready to throw down for some expensive tools, you don't just bolt them in. I guess some might, but to do it properly, you need the right stuff.

 

""They only break loose a bit before grabbing, maybe the first two seconds, but I did not see the jump on the tach as before, and my wife cannot see the tires from the stands, also, it could be the tire on the other side of the car from her breaking loose (most likely, the passenger side typically is the one the breaks, i guess that side is lighter with no passenger weight).""


Actually, passenger weight is not the reason. AS an engine twists and exerts itself against resisitance, the drivetran want to twist the other way. The reason the passenger side spins is because of torsional twist in the drivetrain.

 

So, I would get better traction, at least on an open rearend, if I let some air pressure out of the passenger rear tire? Maybe drop it down to 15 psi? I already keep my rear tires a little low for extra "sponginess"

Yellow, I admit I have done little research into rebuilding a rearend. I have a decent set of tools, including mikes, dials, and guages. What kinds of tools will I need. I tend to buy the tools as I need them, many of which I use once and then forget where I store them. But if you are talking about tools costing more than the parts, ie. over $250, then I will take it to someone to have it assembled.

I used to rebuild and machine (boring mills and laithes) centrifugal vacuum pumps and compressors, so I have a pretty good set of tools. If there are some special tools I need for rearend work, I would like to look into pricing them before I start this project.

 

I am a "retired" ASE certified master technician, and I have learned over the years that there are some things just better farmed out.

The biggest problem for me is getting 225 ft/lbs of torgue on the pinion nut.

 

I have a 3 foot breaker bar. I weigh 190 lbs. If my craftsman 1/2" rachet doesn't break, do you think I could break it loose. As far as reassembly, would I be able to borrow a larger torque wrench from Hi-Lo or similar? Would an auto mechanic shop typically have one. I have a friend that owns a 4-man auto shop. I may ask him if he has one.

I am being lazy and asking you all for help. Can someone suggest a source for detailed instructions for rebuilding so I can do some research and decide if I need to "outsource" for this project? Internet would be more available, since my library is small.

I need to get a better idea of what I am getting into before I start tearing things apart.

 

i have seen videos on ebay for setting up a 9" ford. basically the same procedures for the 8".

 

There has to be something on the internet. I will have to do a Google search.