gearbanger

I got another rearend with a auburn pro carrier,richmond 3.73's, and moser axels.... took me 1 fullday to install it... it pulls hard, it's a big jump from 2.73's. i kinda miss my long first gear but its well worth the sacrifice..... but i might have a samll problem. it has a small howl when i leave it in gear and keep my foot off the pedal... is this normal for richmond gears? i'm hoping to get atleast 13.5 but i will soon find out on wendsday

stang8689

sweet, a gear change is the biggest improvement

mattdel

sounds like the pinion torque is wrong

disconnect the driveshaft from the rear and check the torque to spec on the nut right there.

gearbanger

ok i will try that. also found out that m drive shaft needs to be re-balanced[:@]... but its good 1st,2nd,3rd pull hard. first spins out secnd spins go into third and chrips hard... that pro carrier unit kickes ***...

FivePointOhh

howling usually means something is not set corectly +1 for mattdel comment

gearbanger

what would the torque spec be?

mattdel

hell if i know, i havn't installed gears in a few years...
make some calls

stocksuspension

torque spec has nothing to do with a howl, his back lash is off, ur hearing that howl at 55 mph under light load

stocksuspension

there is no tourque spec! just hold the flange and zap the *** out the nut

gearbanger

i only hear the howl when its in gear and i let off the gas... when i'm excel i dont hear anything