If the backlash isn't too high, and the pinion seal is still good, no metal bits sitting in the housing, outside of an axle inspection with new seals bearings, new oil*. I might just clean it up and run it.
*(And of course, unless you are 100% focused on having two black stripes the same length...)
But then again, this is a full on resto, so maybe a complete?
4SPEED427 said
Jan 28, 2023
Run it. As you say, if you open it up and if it all looks good, if the axles look good, put in new axle seals, new oil and cover gasket and off you go.
LT1Caddy said
Jan 28, 2023
Ditto.... They are bullet proof. Don't listen to the naysayers
cdnpont said
Jan 28, 2023
They are tough. The axles, not so much on the bearing surfaces.
At a minimum, new axle seals. That common leak at the tube to housing or spotweld, when it's cleaned up before paint, apply some sealer to those areas.
cdnpont said
Jan 28, 2023
Oh, and I haven't done anything with it yet Randy. The spring.
I have a couple of options for my 12 bolt.
And I am not one of those options
I think it should be torn apart by someone who is very experienced at these.
I curious of how your 12 bolt rebuild plan is going Mark and what I should consider.
Anyone's thoughts are appreciated !
-- Edited by ABC123 on Saturday 28th of January 2023 06:55:13 PM
I wouldn't give it a second thought, honestly.
Meaning rebuild it? Or run it?
If the backlash isn't too high, and the pinion seal is still good, no metal bits sitting in the housing, outside of an axle inspection with new seals bearings, new oil*. I might just clean it up and run it.
*(And of course, unless you are 100% focused on having two black stripes the same length...)
But then again, this is a full on resto, so maybe a complete?
Run it. As you say, if you open it up and if it all looks good, if the axles look good, put in new axle seals, new oil and cover gasket and off you go.
Ditto.... They are bullet proof. Don't listen to the naysayers
They are tough. The axles, not so much on the bearing surfaces.
At a minimum, new axle seals. That common leak at the tube to housing or spotweld, when it's cleaned up before paint, apply some sealer to those areas.
Oh, and I haven't done anything with it yet Randy. The spring.