Finally getting around to working on the 60. I started fitting the bearings and oil slingers. Immediately saw than I was sent the wrong inner pinion bearing. Called OX, they overnighted the correct one. It was a USA standard kit that was vac packed, must have been a mixup at the factory.
Noticed a few quirks with the ford 60 rear. The carrier was 32 spline. It also had thick shims on both sides outside of the carrier bearing races in addition to the normal shims. Lastly, it didn’t have an oil slinger. I installed one with the new bearings. I’ve read that they can help keep the bearings oiled when the axle is rotated up. Not sure if it’s true, but I went with it.
I have 2 60s to install lockers in. I made some set up bearings. I should have done this with the 44. It’s way faster and easier to make changes. I then grabbed a handful of shims and tested a pattern. Took a few swaps to get .007 backlash, then ended up with this.
It is very slightly deep, but close for the first attempt. Tried using my air hammer to the pinion. Much better than the manual hammer method.
Also measured for axle shafts. 32.5” driver and 35” pax.
I’ll call moser and place an order for the axles either tomorrow or next week. Feels good to start making progress again.