How to use a Dial Indicator and Other Special Tools for Gear Setup

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The BFH Garage

The BFH Garage

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@TheNettedPigeon
@TheNettedPigeon 9 ай бұрын
I spent an hour trying to figure out how to set up my dial indicator and I’m so glad I came across this video to double check myself- turns out I had my indicator set up to read a high pinion gear-when I was actually working on a low pinion gear:.. Thanks so much for posting this!
@adamfillmore3917
@adamfillmore3917 2 жыл бұрын
This is probably the most useful video ive ever watched on YT.
@gunztommiegunz
@gunztommiegunz Ай бұрын
Been a mechanic since i was 18 and im 39. Im a heavy equipment mechanic now and I’ve never done gears in a differential but have done thousands in industrial equipment. I’m trying to learn how to do this as I’m good at understanding physics and theory of operation. I know i can do it however I’m looking for a cheap beater for a week while im torn apart. I might rent a vehicle it depends on cost. Thank you for showing me exactly what I’m looking at..🙏🏻❤️
@arthurweidner3990
@arthurweidner3990 21 күн бұрын
I have a magnetic gooseneck style dial indicator base, I find it to be easier and faster to use on differentials. I also have an electric engraving tool that I use to permanently mark my shims after measuring them. It helps me keep track of them a little easier. Awesome video, very informative!
@illustriouslaz
@illustriouslaz 11 ай бұрын
Thankful to have come across this video. I purchased a dial indicator to use when regearing my Landcruiser difffs but had only an idea of how to use it but couldnt really figure out how to adjust it to get it set up properly. And then I didnt realize the difference between the high pinion and low pinion. Your video has helped tremendously!
@mefistofer
@mefistofer 3 жыл бұрын
Sir, thank you very much for making this video, I don't understand how it only has 115 likes, seems like gearheads are not keen to express gratitude for being taught how to do stuff. I am about to start my first re-gear on a Dana 30/35 and your videos have been instrumental in making me buy the tools and summon the courage to do it. I can't thank you enough. If you ever come down to Costa Rica you have dinner and beers on me!
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like I have to book trip!
@mefistofer
@mefistofer 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBFHGarage please ping me when you do! I'll take good care of you.
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 3 жыл бұрын
@@mefistofer I'd love to visit if/when we go down there!
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 3 жыл бұрын
@@mefistofer email me... mike@thebfhgarage.com what area are you in? Closest I've been is Panama.
@mefistofer
@mefistofer 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBFHGarage will email you in the AM
@brucejeppesen1237
@brucejeppesen1237 8 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you. It is so nice to finally see some very high quality videos that are easy to understand from several aspects. I have always been super intimidated but working on ring and pinion set ups but I have 3 to do this summer so this has been extremely helpful. Thanks again for high quality presentation.
@paulkaufman4901
@paulkaufman4901 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your teaching style, your detail and the quality of the video & sound. Outstanding! 🙂
@boatsandjeeps780
@boatsandjeeps780 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful (as always) especially to the ones setting up dial indicator , and micrometer. Really enjoy your videos. Very thorough
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@cgtanker74
@cgtanker74 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this explanation and demonstration of these tools and processes. This channel will be my go to when I regear my XJ.
@void_dweller7851
@void_dweller7851 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm new and going to be doing my first ring and pinion install feeling much more confident and educated. I appreciate the helpful video. Thanks ☺️
@05glisedan
@05glisedan 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for posting. I'm currently gathering tools to get the job done. First time gearing D30/C8.25 Looking forward to the next episode..
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Look at the rest of the videos on my channel. They will give you good insight to setting up those gears!
@jeepochta
@jeepochta 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this great video. it helps me enormously. greetings from Austria
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 2 ай бұрын
I'm very glad it helped you out! I was stationed in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and visited Austria many times! What a beautiful country.
@jeepochta
@jeepochta 2 ай бұрын
@@TheBFHGarage really? that's great! If you're in the area again, get in touch! you are welcome
@jeepochta
@jeepochta 2 ай бұрын
@@TheBFHGarage Just one more question: I now have the perfect impression with the new gears, but the backlash is 25 thousandths. do you think that's ok? I don't know what else I should change to reduce the backlash.
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 2 ай бұрын
@@jeepochta No, you need to get the backlash in spec. Shoot for 6-10 thou and re-run pattern. To do that, you will need to move 5-8 thou (guess) from right side to the left side. Try it and see, should be close I bet.
@jeepochta
@jeepochta 2 ай бұрын
@@TheBFHGarage ok thank you so much! i'll try it today
@vincentmamotos9937
@vincentmamotos9937 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. Getting excited to do my own regear for my JT for the 1st time. Done extensive research, taken notes. Thanks for all the tutorial!
@terrencejustice4543
@terrencejustice4543 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, particularly the thorough tutorial on dial indicator usage. Finally there's an aftermarket LSD for Ford F150 late model Super 8.8 and I'm going to tackle installation.
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 2 жыл бұрын
I also have a re-gear video on the 8.8 if you haven't seen it yet.
@billylemire5469
@billylemire5469 3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful as I am planning to pickup a HP Dana 30 to re-gear for my TJ.
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Check out my other re-gear videos! More to come as well 👍
@ahmadkamali8547
@ahmadkamali8547 3 жыл бұрын
Yessss.. Great and exlent I like the way you are doing My friend it is an accurate demonstration a real professionally
@lancepage4840
@lancepage4840 Жыл бұрын
Great video Clearly explained for the novice
@MrMattyord
@MrMattyord 3 жыл бұрын
cheers. just about to install a locker in my dana 44 to replace my minced spider gears. helped a lot.
@msc1064
@msc1064 4 ай бұрын
Oh wow thank you so much for this video. I now understand how to use this equipment. On the carrier bearings do you put the shims on the inside of the bearings or the outside of the bearings? Also does this equipment need to be recalibrated over time.
@hidinfrombiden1734
@hidinfrombiden1734 Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the info, you earned a new Sub! This is eactly what I needed to know, as I'm gonna be attempting to setup a new Eaton Limited Slip unit in my 2000 Z71 Sierra 1500.😎
@jasonnabors7377
@jasonnabors7377 Жыл бұрын
Freaking awesome I am going to do 4:11 gears in my 93 yj. It was going to cost me $3k to get it done now it will be 1/4 of the cost Thank you so much sir.
@nyah_chan4572
@nyah_chan4572 2 жыл бұрын
Thank god I watched this and realized I ordered a standard rotation regear kit instead of reverse yesterday haha
@ronh8717
@ronh8717 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to content. All the details you need and nothing you don’t need.
@greglopez7345
@greglopez7345 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation thank you sir
@kingofkings6242
@kingofkings6242 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike, now i have a great idea about re-gearing + subscribed
@saidalhabsi2734
@saidalhabsi2734 Жыл бұрын
شكرا جزيلا استاذ استفدة من هاذا المقطع كثيرا بارك الله بك في مسعاك
@method408
@method408 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you , great video. I am currently working on a ford 8.8 differential
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this helps you out!
@andrewavvenire116
@andrewavvenire116 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Thank you. Explained it well, just what I needed to use this diel indicator
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped you out!!
@mrm4155
@mrm4155 2 жыл бұрын
You have some of the best diff videos. One question, when setting backlash, when do I know to add to the right side or take away from the left side, or vice versa?
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. When establishing backlash, when you add shims to the left side it will tighten it up. When you take away shims (swap side to side), it opens up the backlash.
@KN-sd9lt
@KN-sd9lt 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and well explained
@John-zz5gt
@John-zz5gt 3 ай бұрын
Excellent
@radtek2
@radtek2 Жыл бұрын
When setting the pinion preload the axle shafts should be pulled back from the ring gear carriage correct?
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage Жыл бұрын
Correct
@nancyswildlifemore.nancyst9169
@nancyswildlifemore.nancyst9169 2 жыл бұрын
Great video ✅
@richardvila3
@richardvila3 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@stevebeaulieu2617
@stevebeaulieu2617 Жыл бұрын
I have a question for my rv trailer, i changed my bearings, races, drums, so everything is new. I took a dial indicator meeter for the first time to look the play I have. Tell me if the way I did it is ok. Well the meter was magnet to my frame and the pin of the gauge was right on the top side of my drum, right to the edge of the drum, at 10'' to 12'' circle. I push my drum side to side and I got 0.002 and sometime 0.003. I know I'm in the range that it suppose to be but I want to make sure I put the dial indicator the right way. An other question tell me if I'm right, let say I have 0.002 or 0.003 from the 12'' drum do you thing if we were able to measure the play right between the bearing we could find around 0.001? And let say if I was gona be able to put the dial meter right againt the metal wheel or the tire we could expect to have like 0.005 or maybee a little bit more cause the wheel is bigger size than the drum and the bearing itself ? I'm trying to make myself a template or kind of a model for next services, if this is right the way I did it, I will keep in mind 0.002 to 0.003 from the drum is a good play for bearings, so not to loose or not too tight. I really like your channel very informative and you explain very well. Thanks.
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage Жыл бұрын
I don't think there is a need to do that on a trailer axle unless your trying to diagnose a problem.
@cyanideg
@cyanideg 2 жыл бұрын
Thx for all the good info
@NajarOffroad
@NajarOffroad 3 жыл бұрын
Great information 👌
@jhinton088
@jhinton088 11 ай бұрын
Ive gone through your videos i feel like you see most comments from videos even older. This one's a little older but it discussing tools for setup i was wondering what your thoughts are on case spreaders. Ill be regearing a jk 44 and an old ford hp44 and im just curious if ill need one. I dont believe ive seen you use one. Is it something axle specific or maybe just something depending on the specific regear.
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 11 ай бұрын
I have a case spreader but never use it. I did an experiment with a buddy of mine to see the difference between using one and not. I'll make a video about it eventually. Bottom line, I don't use one and would only consider it in the toughest of circumstances. Getting the carrier/locker started and working it in from there seems to be the quickest and easiest solution for me.
@TheDont25
@TheDont25 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect explained :)
@aggieclimber
@aggieclimber 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a fantastic video. I appreciate your style of information dissemination. Very little fluff but you don't gloss over important parts. Quick question, another one of your videos where you are rebuilding a Dana 30. You seem to indicate there is a certain tolerance of backlash that is allowed before running a pattern with the yellow paint. Did I understand that correctly? If so? What is the backlash tolerance? Thanks in advance. Chad
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Correct. If setting aftermarket gears go with the manufacturers spec tolerances. Usually 5-10 thou.
@aggieclimber
@aggieclimber 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBFHGarage thanks again for all the information. When you say stay on the looser side, do you mean try to have greater backlash within the specified tolerances?
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 2 жыл бұрын
@@aggieclimber sorry, I was referring to pinion preload. I corrected my last comment👍👍👍
@YouRobin111
@YouRobin111 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You for this
@oleksipro
@oleksipro 10 ай бұрын
good video, thank you
@tjed1071
@tjed1071 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy one of those third member holder?
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 2 жыл бұрын
I built/modified my axle stand from an old piece of fitness equipment!
@elimonjere3803
@elimonjere3803 11 ай бұрын
THank you
@mozleyp7098
@mozleyp7098 Жыл бұрын
It helped a lot
@arnierawleigh1543
@arnierawleigh1543 3 жыл бұрын
Aren't you suppose to set pinion preload without the differential in the housing
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 3 жыл бұрын
No!
@manghatlei8349
@manghatlei8349 2 жыл бұрын
sir i can't adjust bolero pickup crown,it is too hot,what happen now
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 2 жыл бұрын
???
@jasonstewart8973
@jasonstewart8973 Жыл бұрын
Wear do u get a dial indicator ive been t o rileys, advance napa dam whats aguy gotta do .mine got killed by a 11yr old.
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage Жыл бұрын
Harbor freight or Amazon should work
@CFITOMAHAWK2
@CFITOMAHAWK2 2 жыл бұрын
3 of a thousand. Or 3,000 thousands ???
@TheBFHGarage
@TheBFHGarage 2 жыл бұрын
3 thousandths or .003
@CFITOMAHAWK2
@CFITOMAHAWK2 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBFHGarage .003 thanks. Im replacing spider gears in my KJ and adjusting backlash from Ring Gear too. Been putting up with the backlash for months. But i put thicker fluid and.. Teflon in it. See little wear out from last 3,000 miles.
@automobilenepal7734
@automobilenepal7734 3 жыл бұрын
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