Ford 8.8 Assembly & Set Up (Part 1) #FairmontProject
Link to (Part 1):
Ford 8.8 Assembly & Set Up (Part 2):
Link to (Short Version):
Ford 8.8 Final Assembly #FairmontProject:
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Here’s (Part 1) of the Ford 8.8 differential assembly and set up. This took a little longer than expected, hence the need for a 2 part video.
Link to previous video in series:
Differential Basics video:
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This is a complete overview of how to assembly and set up a Ford 8.8 differential. It shows how to assemble the differential, set backlash, and set up the gear tooth pattern.
Camera: Brian Kast
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Special thanks to
Kings Ford: http://kingsfordinc.com
Ford Performance techline: https://performanceparts.ford.com/contact-us/
Additional info and links
Ford 8.8 PDF: https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/FordInstShtM-4209-8.pdf
A great book on Differentials: http://www.amazon.com/Ford-Differentials-How-Rebuild-Inch/dp/161325038X
Gear tooth pattern guide: https://www.ringpinion.com/Content/Book/Reading-and-Adjusting-Ring-and-Pinion-Tooth-Patterns.pdf
Dana Differential assembly guide: http://www2.dana.com/pdf/5717.PDF
Ford differential identification guide: http://www.fordification.com/tech/rearends_ford09.htm
Article on the 8.8: http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/116-ford-8-8-rear-end/
Parts
My differential: https://lmr.com/item/M4204F318C/Mustang-88-31-Spline-Traction-Lok-Differential-With-Carbon-Fiber-Clutch-Disks
My gear set: https://lmr.com/item/LRS-4209FRA-K/Mustang-88-355-Rear-Gear-Kit
My differential cover: https://lmr.com/item/M4033G2/Ford-Mustang-FRPP-Rear-Differential-Girdle
My 5 lug conversion kit: https://lmr.com/item/SVE-2300DK-B/1993-Mustang-Black-SVE-5-Lug-Conversion-Kit-31-Spline
Pinion head bearings: https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Search_Results.aspx?Requery=True&SortBy=Yukon&SearchType=Part&SearchPhrase=m802048
Pinion head bearing races: https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Search_Results.aspx?Requery=True&SortBy=Yukon&SearchType=Part&SearchPhrase=m802011
A great place for differential parts: https://www.ringpinion.com
Pinion flange sleeve Federated 99181: https://www.amazon.com/SKF-99181-Speedi-Sleeves/dp/B000EPTAPW
Ultra black RTV: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-82180-Maximum-Resistance-Silicone/dp/B0002UEN1U
Gear Paint: https://www.amazon.com/Ratech-500-Marking-Compound/dp/B001P2D27U
Royal Purple gear oil: https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-11687-Performance-Synthetic/dp/B005SEKFBC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1466942441&sr=1-1&keywords=royal+purple+80w+90
Tools
Differential Shim Installer:
Pinion Flange Holder:
Bushing Driver Kit:
Astro Pneumatic 7824 Bearing Race and Seal Driver Set
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pneumatic-7824-bearing-race-and-seal-driver-set#oid=1002_1
Dial Indicator:
Central Tools 3D102 Dial Indicator Set with On/Off Magnetic Base
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/central-tools-3d102-dial-indicator-set-with-on-off-magnetic-base#oid=1002_1
Digital caliper:
General Tools 1478 8″ Digital Fractional Caliper
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/general-tools-1478-8-digital-fractional-caliper#oid=1002_1
Inch Pound Torque Wrench:
Precision Instruments D2F150HM Torque Wrench Dial with Memory Needle 3/8″ Dr 150 in lb
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/precision-instruments-d2f150hm-torque-wrench-dial-with-memory-needle-3-8-dr-150-in-lb#oid=1002_1
Brass drift:
SK Hand Tools 6323 3 Piece Brass Drift Punch Set
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/sk-hand-tools-6323-3-piece-brass-drift-punch-set#oid=1002_1
Long breaker bar:
K Tool 23081 Chrome Breaker Bar, 1/2″ Drive, 24″ Long
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-23081-chrome-breaker-bar-1-2-drive-24-long#oid=1002_1
Rockwell 1/2″ impact:
https://www.rockwelltools.com/en-US/20V-Brushless-Impact-Wrench-RK2855K2.aspx
Zep Sprayer:
http://zepequipment.com/products/category/sprayers#!prettyPhoto
Sunex Press:
Sunex Tools 5720 Manual Shop Press, 20 Ton
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/sunex-tools-5720-manual-shop-press-20-ton#oid=1002_1
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