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Keep at it Wulfie, it takes a little wiggling around.

It doesn't actually "set" higher more like it is higher. The lower block is the same height. It is the cylinder head, Intake manifold, rocker shaft and subsequent valve cover for the overhead intake...

Thanks Larry! There is the difference. The F head mounts the linkage to the side of the block where the L head has the linkage behind the block. That is where I had to clearance the Firewall for the...

This is interesting Wulfie... If your tub was like mine, the problem is the Bracket that bolts to the back of the block on the L134. I am not sure how the throttle works on the F134. We need...

Wulfie, you really need to tell me ahead of time that you were just doing temporary repair, not for the final fix! You are scaring the hell out of me!

The project is moving along well Wulfie!

Wulfie, you should remove the one that is loose and send it back. You need the bushings to "collapse" inward from the press fit. It needs to be tight so the reamer can cut it to a precision fit. Even...

Wulfie, are you anywhere near Corpus Christi? I know of a small one person machine and tool shop there, that will do it for you I am sure. Give Ed a call @ Roy's Machine and Fabrication (361)...

Do you have a regular Tool and Die Machine shop, not an engine machine shop near you? There is a place I have worked with in Tulsa. B T Machine in Oklahoma. 16210 Marshall St, Tulsa, OK 74116 Phone:...

Cutting and welding steering shafts is not a good idea guy's. The worm gear to shaft interface is critical.The two pieces are machined to fit together and then welded as a unit. Much stronger than a...

It takes a .875 reamer. Any machine shop or machine supply house will have them. I would suggest taking it to a machine shop. It will save you the cost of the reamer and, the reaming process can take...

It looks like the caps were tight. Just in case though, spin it one more time after you torque them.

I would run that. The drive side is good to go. The coast side is a little quirky but not too...

Yikes the steering box was busted! That puller will do a lot of work. Horrible Freight has just what the DIY crowd needs sometimes.

Your welcome Wulfie!

I remember the Bag Phone! I had one of those, 1994.... In a galaxy far, far away!

Go after it at 200 ft lbs of torque on the pinion nut Wulfie. Approach it slowly. Check it every 50 ft lbs as you approach 200 ft lbs. If at 200Lbs of torque you have 20 to 30 inch pounds of torque...

Lets say that our Technical Service team and the Marking team and the Engineering team made a printer print them! Tech service manuals took a good deal of time and money. I think they have it...

I am not sure who metalshaper is but, he should be torquing the pinion to its minimum specification at least, when setting the preload. Sometimes you can get a little more torque to rotate by...

Woe Wulfie! What do you mean when you torqued the pinion nut you had to turn it with a pipe wrench? That would be enough to ruin the pinion bearings. That is a lot more than 20 inch lbs torque to...

Oh man the heat is on! I am thinking move .015" from one side to the other. I would say less is better than more. A little less than fifteen might be OK. I wouldn't go over .015" on the first try...

Tough to stay cool anywhere right now that's for sure!

Those things do have some teeth!

There's always plenty to work on! You sure are making steady progress.

I think you are very close. Move the pinion back and see if you can hold the backlash close to .009" - .010".. I think that's as good as it will get. Sometimes it does help to walk away from it for a...

The pinion is a little too "shallow" or you need to decrease the backlash. What is the backlash? Look at the coast side. The sharp line at the top of the tooth indicates the top land of the tooth is...

Yes as you move the pinion out it will change backlash. You aren't going very far. It may stay in spec.

Man that's close. Classic used gear set, wont leave a good mark unless its in the exact spot as before. I am in agreement again, damn I though .007" also. Looks like the .010" would have done it,...