Just completed an R&R on the dragster's rear. Had Wayne at Indy Gear go through the MW 3rd member while the housing was repowdered coated. I also replaced the axle bearings and flushed the brake system, refilling with DOT5 fluid as always.
Had planned to replace all the heims and hardware but the parts didn't show up in time, will now do in the off season.
Thanks to Pete "the wrench" for lending a hand wrestling the housing with me late Friday night.
August 01, 2023, 05:14 PM
Goob
Looky at those EMPTIES on the cookie cutter!!
"Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular." Dave Cook N375
August 01, 2023, 09:07 PM
seabass
Wayne is a good guy and knows his stuff
J.R. Baxter
""Fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured ..but not everyone must prove they are a citizen."
2025 Miller Rolla Competition Engines ProCharger Hoosier Tires Abruzzi
August 02, 2023, 06:20 AM
1320racer
great customer service too. Committed to my return date and didn't disappoint.
August 02, 2023, 06:49 PM
adv ET 266
Nice and Shiny Ed Wondering about the packed grease on the wheel bearing. Does your rear housing oil level not reach the outer bearings?
2005 2000lb 4 link dragster home brew 582 BBC Dart 355 1.058 2.98 4.629@149 6.094 7.310@185
August 02, 2023, 07:15 PM
1320racer
Hey Paul, not really and I do have the seal on the outboard side of the bearings.
I like nice and shiny.
May redo the entire car in the offseason if I don't sell it first though I had it sold 2 months ago and backed out.
August 03, 2023, 03:42 PM
Doug
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer: great customer service too. Committed to my return date and didn't disappoint.
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What does he recommend as an interval on this service? I waited too long on mine and broke a tooth off the pinion gear a couple of weeks ago and don't want to make that mistake again
August 03, 2023, 04:17 PM
1320racer
I didn't ask, there's too many variables to make a recommendation starting with car, power and who's 3rd member. My R&P had over 600 passes. I have never broken the R&P in my dragster but have in my Firebird with over 700 passes.
Many bracket racers don't have a maintenance program they just run their shyt until it breaks. I have a program and parts gets rebuilt, replaced at set intervals and even then parts can fail.
I highly recommend Wayne Henderson aka Indy Gear.
Did you get your engine running clean on alky or switched to gas?
August 03, 2023, 05:27 PM
Doug
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer: I didn't ask, there's too many variables to make a recommendation starting with car, power and who's 3rd member. My R&P had over 600 passes. I have never broken the R&P in my dragster but have in my Firebird with over 700 passes.
Many bracket racers don't have a maintenance program they just run their shyt until it breaks. I have a program and parts gets rebuilt, replaced at set intervals and even then parts can fail.
I highly recommend Wayne Henderson aka Indy Gear.
Did you get your engine running clean on alky or switched to gas?
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I agree on the variable part, these had north of 600 runs and should have been replaced, thankfully nothing else got hurt. I switched it to gas and have not had any issues since. It has the wrong cam in it for alky, not enough exhaust duration is what I've found out, but its really good on gas so I'm sticking with it for now.
August 03, 2023, 05:58 PM
1320racer
It will be quicker and faster in gas.
August 03, 2023, 06:02 PM
Top355x
So did it get new gears also
August 03, 2023, 06:03 PM
Top355x
And how is the new car coming along from Elite
August 03, 2023, 06:22 PM
1320racer
Yes
I haven’t ordered a new car from Elite
August 04, 2023, 03:49 PM
Top355x
Ed is that a 9.5 inch gear
August 04, 2023, 03:53 PM
1320racer
9”
August 07, 2023, 08:21 PM
DragRaceResults
1 - why would you not go with a 9.5" gear if you replaced it?
2 - did you use a lubelocker gasket? If not you will thank me next time
Originally posted by DragRaceResults: 1 - why would you not go with a 9.5" gear if you replaced it?
2 - did you use a lubelocker gasket? If not you will thank me next time
9.5" are hard to find.... but I run them
J.R. Baxter
""Fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured ..but not everyone must prove they are a citizen."
2025 Miller Rolla Competition Engines ProCharger Hoosier Tires Abruzzi
August 08, 2023, 01:34 AM
1320racer
The 9” gear and Fel Pro gasket have served me well in both cars so no reason to change.
August 08, 2023, 07:50 AM
Rodney Pryor
quote:
Originally posted by DragRaceResults: 1 - why would you not go with a 9.5" gear if you replaced it?
2 - did you use a lubelocker gasket? If not you will thank me next time
Lubelocker gasket for the win!
Have you ever re-used a Lubelocker gasket? I always use a new one, but they look great when I've removed in the past.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Rodney Pryor,
August 08, 2023, 07:52 AM
1320racer
Never had a leak using Fel Pro or Cometic’s steel reinforced gasket with a smear of the Right Stuff.
