Re: success at last

["Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>]

Good Job,

The first time on a job like this can take time and thought but you
got it done.

I don't know why you would want to separate the hub from the drum, not
easy and you can damage the hub.  Had a friend helping me (a Chevy
guy) and he suggested just driving the studs out, cost me a drum and
hub.

I like the swap to a 65 complete differential.  It will fit like a
glove.  I would pull it down clean it out, new inner and outer wheel
bearing seals, bearings and brakes.  You can do everything except
press on the axle bearings.  Any machine shop who knows old mopars
will not have a problem with it.  There is an adjustment for axle end
play, you need to pay attention to the adjustment.  If the machine
shop knows Mopars the machine shop can show you the adjustment and
explain how to do it.  You should replace the foam gaskets, you will
know when you see them.  I think I got mine from Mancini but not
sure.  It would also be a good idea to use new "U" bolts for the
springs.

Ask specific questions and you should get some good answers from those
who know much more than I do.

http://www.moparfins.com/repairs/8-3-4_Rebuilding/Information_on_Mopar_Rears.htm

http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Mopar_tapered_axle_rear_brake_conversion

http://www.americancompetitionengineering.com/rear-end-/147-mopar-875-rear-axle-gasket-foam.html

Let your fingers do the walking on your "Google Machine", you will be
amazed at what you can find with Google.

** Important don't forget looking in the Tech and Vendor section of
this site, there is a weath of imformation that has been collected.
**

I put a 65 complete differential in my 63 Sport Fury.  It was worth
the time to go through the 65 unit with new axle bearings and seals.

One last important note, the axle bearings are grease packed, they are
not lubricated by differential lube.  When you replace the axle seals
the lips face in on both the inner and outer seals, they are there to
keep the grease in the bearing.  If you don't have a service manual
you need to get one, either printed or on disk, they are both great.
The one good thing about on disk manuals is that you can print the
pages you want for the job and not worry about getting grease on them
or damaging.

Take Care and keep having fun with your car.  Others who know much
more than I do will add to what I have said here.

Dennis  C.

On May 16, 4:42 pm, "beckst...@xxxxxxxxxxx" <beckst...@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Well it took me 2 weeks but I finally was able to remove the left rear
> drum on my 64 Dodge 440......WTF......these tapered axles/swedged
> drums are a bitch!!
> I guess it took that long because I'm a rookie!!
>
> Now to see if I can separate the hub from drum!!
>
> I love this car!!
>
> John

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