27-09-2023, 02:17 PM
(27-09-2023, 01:57 PM)Steve Jones Wrote: I think I'd look to go back to the correct pinion and bearings, Charles. Given your car and how it's used, it has to be the better set up. I've two suitable pinions and you're welcome to one of them but I've no suitable crown wheels to go with them I'm afraid. However, if the unmatched set you've got has a decent crown wheel then putting that with one of my pinions would just make another unmatched set so worth a try?
Steve
The person who used it put in a stepped pinion and the later D type roller bearing with a 3/4" spacer. This bearing has a higher load capacity than the MJ1 ball race that Austin intended when used with a 1" parallel pinion.
Are your orphan pinions stepped or parallel? My 5.25 crown wheel is unmarked but the bruise on the pinion is a mild concern. It passed a dye pen test this morning but is still a worry.
I'll wait until I've got the rest apart before definitive next steps
c