8 3/4 questions

[nasmeyer]

I am putting my 8 3/4 rear end back together after having the gear changed and have a couple of questions, what nut do I put an aftermarket 355 gear tag under, and does the 355 stamp face the front or back of the car?

Can I use permatex blue on the third member gasket or is there something better to use?

Do I install the stationary axle shaft, then install the shaft with the adjustment key until snug and back it off one notch? I know there is a spec for this but was told it can just be backed off one click.

Thanks!

[Mister Fiberglass]

The tag goes under the nut at 2 o'clock..???

The 3.55 faces forward.

You want to use the BLUE for the gasket?

SNUG and then back off til you get about 20 thou or so.

[nasmeyer]

Thanks for the reply Mr Fiberglass, I want to use the Blue along with the gasket, I don't have any gauges to check for thousandths of inches so I was hoping I could do it buy key notches on the adjuster,is this possible?

Thanks.

[weerem]

the mopar orange axle rtv is best its deseigned for it . install drivers first then pass. slowly tighten adjuster while moving in and out till tight then back off just till you have play . spec is roughly .010

[Mister Fiberglass]

nas.......I just glued a gasket on to the housing and lightly oil the face of the pig so it never sticks !! I believe the actual spec is 17 or 18 OEM specs..... I don't have a factory manual with 8 3/4 specs.

wee...... 10 ??? ............. I really doubt that it is nearly that tight.

[weerem]

mister- just checked the bible for accuracy. we're both correct. actual spec is .008-.018 . i'm always one to go with tight en of spec (allow for wear and tear). the book also said tighten to zero and back off four notches and recheck.

[Mister Fiberglass]

wee....WOW ........ 008 !!...........that is tight !!!

The "bible" ?? how about a service manual?

[ehostler]

My old Chilton's also specs it out at .008 - .018