9 Bolt pinion Nut from Randy's Ring and Pinion
04-13-2013, 11:29 AM
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Car: 1989 IROC & ROLL-Z
Engine: L98 Vortec FIRST TPI
Transmission: T56, Mech Speedo
Axle/Gears: G92 J65 3.27
9 Bolt pinion Nut from Randy's Ring and Pinion
Not all that familiar with the options out there, just know that I will never buy a pinion nut from Randy's Ring and Pinion again.
I rounded this nut off completely using the CORRECT size socket. Now, the socket was a 12 point, maybe my fault there however I have used 12 points on plenty of pinion nuts and never had this happen. LUCKILY i was able to pound a slightly smaller metric socket with a sledge hammer on it and get it off. Used a 3.70 pinion to hold the nut while i used a punch and got the socket off the nut.
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I rounded this nut off completely using the CORRECT size socket. Now, the socket was a 12 point, maybe my fault there however I have used 12 points on plenty of pinion nuts and never had this happen. LUCKILY i was able to pound a slightly smaller metric socket with a sledge hammer on it and get it off. Used a 3.70 pinion to hold the nut while i used a punch and got the socket off the nut.
Sorry, no before pics.
04-13-2013, 12:09 PM
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Car: 89 Formula 350
Engine: Forged 385 H/C/I
Transmission: 700R4-4300 Stall-lockup
Axle/Gears: BW 9 Bolt 3:70
Re: 9 Bolt pinion Nut from Randy's Ring and Pinion
stick with the 6 point socket, as I'm sure you know those nuts are tight.
04-14-2013, 09:39 AM
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Car: 1989 IROC & ROLL-Z
Engine: L98 Vortec FIRST TPI
Transmission: T56, Mech Speedo
Axle/Gears: G92 J65 3.27
Re: 9 Bolt pinion Nut from Randy's Ring and Pinion
Lesson learned.
Will do next time.
Will do next time.
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