The keys to properly using a dial indicator are precision and patience. The payoff is a long-lasting driveline. The dial indicator is one of those specialized tools that has an intimidating reputation, but as with many things, understanding the components of the tool and how they work is half the game. A dial indicator typically measures the backlash of a ring and pinion gear. It can also be...
The keys to properly using a dial indicator are precision and patience. The payoff is a long-lasting driveline. The dial indicator is one of those specialized tools that has an intimidating reputation, but as with many things, understanding the components of the tool and how they work is half the game. A dial indicator typically measures the backlash of a ring and pinion gear. It can also be...
Lunchbox lockers provide reliable 100% lock-up traction at a low cost. The simplicity and ingenuity living within the Spartan Locker makes it better than conventional lunchbox lockers. The Spartan Locker’s patent-pending design replaces the spider gears in a standard carrier case without using the thrust washers, but the unit’s most revolutionary attribute is its spring-and-pin design. This...
Lunchbox lockers provide reliable 100% lock-up traction at a low cost. The simplicity and ingenuity living within the Spartan Locker makes it better than conventional lunchbox lockers. The Spartan Locker’s patent-pending design replaces the spider gears in a standard carrier case without using the thrust washers, but the unit’s most revolutionary attribute is its spring-and-pin design. This...
Gear break-in is a crucial process that involves controlled heat cycling of the gear set to properly season and harden the contact surfaces as well as to polish and establish the final contact pattern on the gear face. It is essentially a series of test drives that play a vital role in ensuring the long-term durability and optimal performance of the gears. Neglecting or improperly conducting...
Gear break-in is a crucial process that involves controlled heat cycling of the gear set to properly season and harden the contact surfaces as well as to polish and establish the final contact pattern on the gear face. It is essentially a series of test drives that play a vital role in ensuring the long-term durability and optimal performance of the gears. Neglecting or improperly conducting...
Pinion bearing preload is a critical step in the differential overhaul process because if you get too heavy handed you have to backtrack and start over. Further, getting this procedure right sets the stage for each following step of reassembly. It should be noted from the get-go that there is a difference between the minimum torque value for the pinion nut and the pinion bearing preload. The...
Pinion bearing preload is a critical step in the differential overhaul process because if you get too heavy handed you have to backtrack and start over. Further, getting this procedure right sets the stage for each following step of reassembly. It should be noted from the get-go that there is a difference between the minimum torque value for the pinion nut and the pinion bearing preload. The...
Transfer case season is upon us. As the leaves fall and temperatures drop it’s a clear sign that driving conditions are about to worsen. This is the time of year we rely on our drivetrain more and unit failures tend to go up. This is especially evident around that first snowfall of the season. Zumbrota Drivetrain is ready for the season with many popular tried-and-proven remanufactured...
Transfer case season is upon us. As the leaves fall and temperatures drop it’s a clear sign that driving conditions are about to worsen. This is the time of year we rely on our drivetrain more and unit failures tend to go up. This is especially evident around that first snowfall of the season. Zumbrota Drivetrain is ready for the season with many popular tried-and-proven remanufactured...
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