machined a new pinion washer. pics *UPDATE* SEE POST #24

[rdn2blazer]

so with my pinion assembly from my 14FF I didn't like how little land contact or bearing surface contact the factory washer had so I turned one up on my lathe. its got as much bearing contact as possible and is way thicker and is stainless so it wont rust. the pinion threads still project thru the pinion nut a full 2 threads so it still uses its full lock feature of the nut.

you can see in the caliper measurement just how little the stock washer contacts the yoke. it was also dished quit a bit. you can see I machined a recess on the yoke side of the washer that is a bigger diameter then the major diameter of the yoke splines, also I machined that face with about a .0005 tenth taper so if it dished from torque it will seat flat and not have all the load on the yoke splines, or spline minor dia. it will be on the meat of the yoke.

is that just too much thought into a washer or what. but hay thats why I love having a lathe at home.

 

[thatK30guy]

How much for a couple of them?

 

[cegusman]

x2?

 

[Chaddy]

How much for a couple of them?

Yeah?

 

[rdn2blazer]

let me figure what its worth as far as my time/material and I will get back to you guys.

 

[81jimmyslt]

We need some for the shop rig.........soon!

Genius.

 

[loafer]

Looks good.

My only comment is that the factory washer is hardened steel to prevent gauling when you torque the pinion nut. I would torque it to spec and then disasemble to make sure you don't have a problem with gauling.


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[rdn2blazer]

Looks good.

My only comment is that the factory washer is hardened steel to prevent gauling when you torque the pinion nut. I would torque it to spec and then disasemble to make sure you don't have a problem with gauling.


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I thought about that possible problem and I figured i would just dab a touch of antisieze on the face. they are dis-simalar materials and the nut is coated zink which helps a bit. I add antisieze to the pinion nut too, so while I have it out might as well put a bit on the washer too.

 

[merace19]

Dont know if there is enough threads to do this but you could put the old washer on top of it to prevent galling of the softer metal.

 

[rdn2blazer]

Dont know if there is enough threads to do this but you could put the old washer on top of it to prevent galling of the softer metal.

yes, thats an option too. I bet there are hardened washers close to what I made out there already. I just made one cause I got one of those wild hairs up my arse and with a lathe, because I can. I would prefered a nice thick steel hardened washer. I could try and flame harden this one I guess, heat it up and drop it in oil. Im going to check with CARRLANE MFG. to see what they have.

 

[BGKYK5]

Crap, I just paid $20 (with shipping) to get a stock 14BFF pinion washer from LMC. I got tired of looking for one locally, and it wasn't worth the hassle to try to get one from a junk yard. It arrived yesterday. I would have paid more for your nifty washer.

 

[BGKYK5]

BTW, LMC charges $7 to ship a washer because it comes in an envelope, in a zip lock bag, in a 3x11x11" box filled with styrofoam peanuts. And here I was, all worried that UPS was gonna break my washer.

 

[Muddytazz]

Put the washer in a oven and at least case harden the surface to prevent gauling

 

[badmix]

COuld get them CRyo'd for strength.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Looks good.

My only comment is that the factory washer is hardened steel to prevent gauling when you torque the pinion nut. I would torque it to spec and then disasemble to make sure you don't have a problem with gauling.


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Make them from stainless steel and forget about ever having any troubles. Stainless steel is hard and shouldn't gall.

 

[rdn2blazer]

Make them from stainless steel and forget about ever having any troubles. Stainless steel is hard and shouldn't gall.

it is 304 stainless, and no I dont think it will gall either, but I still will add a dab of anti sieze.

 

[4X4HIGH]

it is 304 stainless, and no I dont think it will gall either, but I still will add a dab of anti sieze.

Problem solved, now carry on and get these folks a price.

 

[thatK30guy]

Problem solved, now carry on and get these folks a price.

Ditto. I'd like a price soon. I'm ready to buy.

 

[rdn2blazer]

you guys need to understand something.

I did not up my vendor status since I have not sold any 14FF/D60 bearing race tools in months. I have to have a vendor status to sell stuff here. it cost a 100 bucks to have a vendor status. if I only sell 30, 40, 50 bucks in washers then no one buys anymore then Im out.

this happened over on Pirate. I paid 100 bucks for a vendor status and sold 1 race & bearing tool, CK5 guys were great ordering them for a while, but it died off too. Im not a company or shop, Im just a guy with a lathe that happens to make stuff from time to time, I post a pic and a few are interested in what I have made.

have not had the time to get a price on material, but I will. I would like to, however handle this on my personal e mail and not in the garage on CK5. I dont want to, and wont disrespect Steve and the CK5 rules. Hope you guys understand.

I will get each of your e mail addys from your profile and e mail you when I have found out what it takes to make them. Thats the best I can do.

Rob

 

[BGKYK5]

Works for me.