Hi all, I have a halibrand 301 rear end which need a pinion bearing/lash set. Do any of you know a shop in the southeast that does this work? Thanks for all responses.
Buy a new set of carrier bearings and a shim pack, hone your old ones for a slip fit and do it yourself. As my buddy used to say, "It ain't rocket ship science!"
I do all mine and if I can do it, you can too. Where in Charleston are you? We do a hot rod lunch thing at Subway in North Charleston Saturdays at 11:30. Come on by and I'll look at your rear end for ya'..... -Abone.
I need axel tubes shorten and installed on a franklin,can anybody recommend anyone in the san jose ca area?
I am out on Johns Island. If you are going to the show on June 3, tell me what car you have and I will look for you.
Karfever. My old Army buddy Ray T lives on John's Island. Says his neighbor has a hot rod just like mine only different. That wouldn't be you by chance?
I don't think so, no other Hot Rods in my neighborhood, unless they have been undercover for 3 years. Actually it is kind of disappointing for cars on the Island, most are north of here in Summerville/Mt Pleasant etc.
After a long time, I wanted to give an upsate to my original post. After retirement and relocation I again searched out a competant rebuilder for my quick change Champ rear end. I ended up speaking with Bruce at Gearhead's Quickchange Exchange. After a few conversations Bruce advised that he could rebuild the rear but it sounded like this would be something I could do pursuent to his instruction and guidance. Bruce thought that adjusting the preload and backlash would solve my problem. Bruce sent me the parts and some test bearings and I dove in. It took a few ateempts to get it right, but alas my quickchange is now very quiet (relative to a quickchange) and performs excellent! Thank you Bruce aka Gearhead's Quickchange Exchange!!!!! (the value of being a HAMB supporter is priceless)
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