Losing my mind setting a gear

[JT351]

Try Prussian Blue marking compound. that stuff marks alot better. Also make sure to put drag on the ring gear if you are turning the pinion for the pattern and vise versa.

Thanks Sean, where can I buy some Prussian Blue marking compound? I never heard of the stuff.

[Sean]

Most auto parts stores cary it.

Thanks Sean, where can I buy some Prussian Blue marking compound? I never heard of the stuff.

[nitrousrick]

my guess would be to stick .030 in it, but if all your preloads are correct and your lash is correct, run it.

I agree, usually .030 gets you pretty close with a Ford gear. I messed with a used gear once before and had the same issues. I finally gave up and ran it. IIRC it made some noise but I lived with it.

[1BadSn95]

If this is your personal car you beat on and you already have it all apart. why not just spend the cash and do it right. That would be the only way to have confidence that its all done correctly esp. seeing how your leaving on a brake and the hose.