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Larry Jackson gears and Riveting the Ring Gear

 

(@carl-twardy)
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I am fortunate that after a long search I was able to buy a set of the long out of production 3:50 gear sets for my '31. They are the earlier riveted type. Asking around locally none of the truck garages or rear end shops have the riveting equipment anymore. I do have a 20 ton press but I am apprehensive about doing it myself. Having never done it before I don't have a feel for the technique and what to expect.

Also I do not have the back up bucking tools. Larry told me he remembered a couple of loaner sets floating around the Club. Does anyone still have them?

I would very much like to hear from anyone who has done this job and can share any advice. Thanks, Carl 

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Steve Dalphonse
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I have not done the Larry Jackson conversion however I did work in heavy truck parts and the reason none of the shops have the riveting tools is most likely due to the fact that most all gear sets are now bolted in rather than riveted. This includes new production and replacement gear sets that were previously riveted.

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