Recent Content by TStallings

post script I pulled the rear axle apart. pinion has shims, not a crush sleeve. removed one 0. 020" shim, preload looked good, put it back together again. I had two mechanics to look at the parts, neither could see any bearing problems. I wiped out the differiential assembly with a paper towel...

I recently heard a clunking sound from my rear axle. I checked out the obvious u-joints, etc. The problem is a loose pinion. I have about 0. 005-0. 008" of end play. I have tightened the pinion nut 6 clicks of a 3/4" drive ratchet. It was very tight to start with and requires a 4' pipe to...

have the same 53 block in my '99. the recent article is my first knowledge of the problem. I wish Cummings would make a public statment concerning the situation. The Cummings engine is the strength of the truck and the reason I bought it.