I tried the simplest thing first, set the car down enough on a tire to torque it up.... and that worked. So, thanks guys, much appreciate it. I'll save the "how to bypass the ammeter" as well, may need it some time. /BUtch On May 21, 4:36 pm, Dodger7...@xxxxxxx wrote: > how about just putting on the park brake,,,,,,, or taking it off the jack > stands and setting the tires on the floor > > In a message dated 5/21/2011 4:49:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > > waedi...@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > Although I don't know why, inner and outer rear seals I put in 4-5 > years ago failed. I just finished installing new seals, brake shoes, > etc. The axles engaged fully, set them to the .021" recommended by the > SM. Brake backing plates went on as expected, no problem. > Problem is how to torque the axle nuts to the required 145 lb minimum. > I don't remember this being a problem the first time around. The car > is in PARK, but both wheels turn freely. Stop one side, the other > still still spins freely. I thought I could put a rod through the U- > joint yoke and let it bind against the floorboard, but neither axle > stops. You can hold the axle on either side and the other side spins, > So, I can't figure out how to stop the axle from turning. Your advice > appreciated. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group. > To post to this group, send email to 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > 1962to1965mopars+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/1962to1965mopars?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group. To post to this group, send email to 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send email to 1962to1965mopars+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/1962to1965mopars?hl=en.