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Posted: January 27 2003 12:33 PM
 
Tom McDuffee (aka mcduff) [ View ] [ tuff32@sbcglobal.net ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
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I bought a 32 Ford Sedan that was 90% done and never been on the road. I just got it on the road and the Currie rearend "whines" something terrible. Currie recommended having pinion angle checked. It was set by a local specialty car shop. After making sure it had 3 quarts "no more no less and no synthetic fluid" per Currie, it still screams. Currie will not back it up without the original sales receipt, which I do not have. I am afraid to blow up the rearend. Someone told me that it could be how the gears were set up. Could someone give me advice of where I go from here? Thanks in advance because I read all of the helpful advice given on this site.


Tom
 
 
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Posted by mcduff  -  01/25/2003 04:46 PM
I have taken everyone's advice and hopefully found a good differential set up man, so now I am trying to get the 9" Third Member out of the car while it is in storage. I have the lube drained and the nuts removed from the retaining plates at the end of the housing. Is there a trick to removing the axles? I can't seem to budge them and I was wondering what is the easiest way to get them out so I can pull the Third Member? Is there such a thing as an axle puller that you can rent? I would sure like to get this rearend fixed before the nice weather hits.


Thanks

Tom
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Posted by hotwheels55  -  12/01/2002 03:06 PM
Currie rear ends have ID tags on them near the center section. It should have some identifying numbers to reflect the ratio (and build date?). Maybe, that will aid you in getting them to make the adjustments.

If it's one of their 9" Ford rear ends, there is a special additive that you buy from Ford, but I don't think that will stop the whining you describe.

Can you locate the guy you bought it from and can he provide the receipts? I always keep all of that and provide it to a buyer.

If Currie still can't or won't help without a receipt as proof of build up, then find a local shop based on the recommendations of other rodders and hope they can rectify the problem.
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Posted by hotwheels55  -  12/01/2002 03:06 PM
Currie rear ends have ID tags on them near the center section. It should have some identifying numbers to reflect the ratio (and build date?). Maybe, that will aid you in getting them to make the adjustments.

If it's one of their 9" Ford rear ends, there is a special additive that you buy from Ford, but I don't think that will stop the whining you describe.

Can you locate the guy you bought it from and can he provide the receipts? I always keep all of that and provide it to a buyer.

If Currie still can't or won't help without a receipt as proof of build up, then find a local shop based on the recommendations of other rodders and hope they can rectify the problem.
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Posted by 31tudor  -  12/02/2002 11:51 AM
Sounds like a mis-aligned ring and pinion. Find a local and reputable rear end shop. Ask their opinion, even take them for a ride.
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Posted by Willys33  -  12/02/2002 09:01 PM
A rear end set up properly will last forever...one that is just a tiny bit off will last a week and you will be able to shave with the gear teeth. Sounds like it needs to be set up again. Several companies on line (ads in Streetrodder) can give you troubleshooting guides and solutions. Very helpful.
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Posted by Purple Turtle  -  12/04/2002 04:21 PM
The word on whine is usually said to be bearings. With wheels and driveshaft off you could rotate pinion to see if you can "feel" which bearing is not right. Bearing could have rusted from setting up unprotected.Or you could borrow a replacement (assume 9") third member from someone and plug it in to make sure that the problem is in the third member. Some work but good way to isolate the problem. I saw a rear end Web site that had a piece on setting up the gears, so you might want to check the Web so that if you do end up going to rearend set-up expert you can tell that they know what they're doing. How much are you asking for your Teas bench seat? Tom
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Posted by mcduff  -  01/27/2003 12:33 PM
Once again everyone has been great. I was able to get the axles pulled out with the suggestions that appeared here. Hopefully next weekend (if it warms up) I will tackle the chore of pulling the third member. Thanks again to everyone with suggestions to help me out. I am going to love this streetrodding experience, just because of all of the nice people.


Thanks Again

Tom
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Posted by plwheelie  -  12/07/2002 11:55 PM
If the ring and penion gear set up is off the rear end will wine either on slight pull, or coast. The pitch, or noise will change in the run free area. If that is the case, don't put miles on it. It will eat up gears. If you catch it soon enough you might be able to change the set up and save the gears. This is an area that you have to know what you are doing. A novice chance of getting the set up correct is 0 to none. Find a GOOD diff man. The Ford 9 inch is one of the easier ones to change the set up to get the correct mesh pattern.

Good luck

Paul
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Posted by Willys33  -  01/25/2003 07:57 PM
There should be 4 bolts on the axle bearing retainer collar behind the brake backing plate. I use a bar to free the axle after removing these bolts. The bearing is a tight fit but should move without an axle hammer. Remove both axles and check the bearing while you are there. Replace if necessary. The chunk is hard to remove. If it was put together with copper washers remove them first (tuff) then the chunk should come out with a little bumping and grinding and pulling and prying. Remember it is HEAVY so use a jack and have the wife stand by with bandages and 911. Good luck.
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Posted by mcduff  -  12/05/2002 04:50 PM
Thanks for all of the good advice guys. I will definitely be looking for a good recommendation of a rear end shop in the Cleveland, Ohio area.


Purple Turtle

The price I asked for was $500 because the seat new is $1150, but that is negotiable. I also mentioned that I have a whole roll of matching fabric. Let me know if you would like me to email you a picture of the seat.
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Posted by 30ASedan  -  01/25/2003 08:03 PM
Most auto parts stores will rent you an axle puller. It is nothing more than a big slide hammer that you can bolt to the lugs.
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