mcload
Hot Rolled
- Joined
- Nov 5, 2007
- Location
- Houston, Texas
I reached a mini-milestone of sorts this morning, that being the first running
of my 9" after 3 months of total rebuild.
The side gears all seem to work well but could use some heavier gear lube to quieten down
a bit. Their clearances were set using the "piece of paper" method, so none are too tight
or too loose. The motor is giving off its usual loud hum, which I hate. There is also a
slight "ching" I hear on occasions despite replacing the bearings in the motor.
Also, I clearly need a new power belt.
However, I have a problem on the QCGB. The right pin on the gear selector is not coming all
the way upward to allow insertion of the pin into the hole. It feels like it is meshing with gears,
but when I hold the selector up and manually turn the pulley, I do not see the lead screw turning at all.
The GB went together easily during assembly, and "by the book". I'll have to inspect closely later.
I hope I don't have to remove it. Any ideas appreciated.
Anyway, here are a couple of videos for your viewing pleasure.
Enjoy and stay safe.
PMc
YouTube
YouTube
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of my 9" after 3 months of total rebuild.
The side gears all seem to work well but could use some heavier gear lube to quieten down
a bit. Their clearances were set using the "piece of paper" method, so none are too tight
or too loose. The motor is giving off its usual loud hum, which I hate. There is also a
slight "ching" I hear on occasions despite replacing the bearings in the motor.
Also, I clearly need a new power belt.
However, I have a problem on the QCGB. The right pin on the gear selector is not coming all
the way upward to allow insertion of the pin into the hole. It feels like it is meshing with gears,
but when I hold the selector up and manually turn the pulley, I do not see the lead screw turning at all.
The GB went together easily during assembly, and "by the book". I'll have to inspect closely later.
I hope I don't have to remove it. Any ideas appreciated.
Anyway, here are a couple of videos for your viewing pleasure.
Enjoy and stay safe.
PMc
YouTube
YouTube
View attachment 283976