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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-11-2006 05:23 PM
   
I just picked up my car, and the guy that did the gear swap, told me to take it easy the first 500 miles. Is he full of it??? I've never seen it posted here to baby them after a swap, and since they charged me almost TWICE what they quoted me on price, I don't trust the guy 100% for his info. Help please. Thanks------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 367
From: Colorado; M&M #3117
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 05-11-2006 05:27 PM
Hey William,According to all of the things I have read, they have a break-in period. I usually follow something similar to this: http://www.ring-pinion.com/content/technicalhelp/default.asp?pid=122 hth, Rick ------------------
Lonewolf
1968 Coupe in Pieces
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-11-2006 06:19 PM
Thanks Rick, it seems the guy is OK after all  .------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 28335
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-11-2006 06:30 PM
All new gear sets need to be broken in.------------------
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-11-2006 08:07 PM
Thanks Alex.
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-12-2006 12:21 AM
I think the brake-in procedure is in the instructions that I sent you with the gears.
Did you go with a trac-loc too?
How do you like them?
I would change the gear oil after 500 miles or so, and then you can really get on it and let us know how you like them. ------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-12-2006 01:55 AM
I didn't even notice what the installer gave me, but I did get some papers with the reciept, and they are some install instructions in the stack. I didn't even open the box, I just took them both to the shop when I found one. Yes, I found a Trac-Loc unit too, I waited on the gear install till I did.  ------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-12-2006 08:02 AM
Is a clunk sound normal when you go into gear with these units??? Never did it before, but now it has a pretty loud one, more so going into reverse than into drive. He also said some oil would go down into the axle's, so I guess I should check the level of it again, I've put about 75 miles on them already.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok [This message has been edited by 68 Coop (edited 05-12-2006).]
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-12-2006 02:38 PM
Remember, your speedometer is probably incorrect now. 75 miles may not be 75 miles. ------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-12-2006 04:52 PM
Yeah, I noticed that, it's about 10 faster than normal now too. Thanks for the replies everyone.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21856
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-12-2006 05:08 PM
My TL unit never made a clunk, I'd check your u-joints or bring it by his shop and have him check it.What gear ratio did you go to and from? ------------------
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-12-2006 05:26 PM
From 2:79's up to 3:55's with the Trac-Lok.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21856
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-12-2006 05:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
From 2:79's up to 3:55's with the Trac-Lok.
 That'll make you smile ------------------
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-12-2006 07:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
That'll make you smile
Ron, you are correct.
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65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21856
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-12-2006 07:21 PM
quote:
Originally posted by FSTBK65:
Ron, you are correct.
Soon enough I'll let you know how 3.40 up to 3.91 gears do on the smile meter. 
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-12-2006 07:22 PM
OH YEAH! I can already see trouble ahead, that and some tires . I gotta check the oil level tonight, just to make sure it's not low, don't wanna go thru this again ever. In fact I won't, I'll go 9" already put together. Thanks for the time Men, I still gotta figure out the clunk.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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I65Stang
Gearhead Posts: 6634
From: Folsom, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-13-2006 02:27 AM
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Originally posted by 68 Coop:
I still gotta figure out the clunk.
Ron gave you some good advice up there , take it back to the guy who did it. Let them tell you what is wrong since it didnt do it before. You try and figure it out and they can blame you for something they did.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-13-2006 03:14 AM
I hear ya loud and clear Boss. What I meant was, I just want to find out for sure where it's coming from. I've still got to check the oil level too, if it really does go down into the axle's, I have no idea how much. The guy kinda acted like 8" rear ends were easily broke, so I don't know if he's tring to hide something, or just comparing them to the beefed up 9" 4X4 rears he's used to. I ain't doing NOTHING to viod the good ole warrenty.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
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my6T65.0
Journeyman Posts: 22
From: Ohio, USA
Registered: Apr 2006
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posted 05-13-2006 03:56 PM
I'd go do some figure 8s in a parking lot. Sometimes the lube and Posi chemicals don't get worked up into the clutches until you do this.
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-13-2006 04:23 PM
If it was a u-joint it would have been clunking all along, but I would take the driveshaft loose and pull one of the caps off of your rear ujoint. Make sure they didnt screw up the needle bearings, and that you don't screw them up putting the cap back on.Give it a couple more miles before you do any doughnuts. ------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-13-2006 04:51 PM
I am. I drove it more this morning and it's not as loud. I checked the oil level too, and it was right below the lip. I think it'll be all right, I just get noid sometimes.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3551
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-15-2006 07:25 PM
quote:
Originally posted by my6T65.0:
I'd go do some figure 8s in a parking lot. Sometimes the lube and Posi chemicals don't get worked up into the clutches until you do this.
Try this and see what happens! Remember that your not trying to spin the wheels but get getting the clutches to turn and get that lube in there. ------------------
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 4233
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-15-2006 07:59 PM
Are you guys serious???
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