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[ntstlgl1970]

If I remember right, the adjuster works backwards from what you would think, tightening the adjuster should make it looser. Maybe you are turning the adjuster counterclockwise expecting it to loosen?

[RDF]

another ? I had is when I got the pins and rivet set, they came together....when I took the pins off the rivet, it was kinda hard to do (didn't slid on and off real easy)....so 2 questions;

1,) Does the rivet get used when placing the pins in the carrier?
2.) should the pins slide on the rivet fairly easily, not difficult?/

[Moparal]

another ? I had is when I got the pins and rivet set, they came together....when I took the pins off the rivet, it was kinda hard to do (didn't slid on and off real easy)....so 2 questions;

1,) Does the rivet get used when placing the pins in the carrier?
2.) should the pins slide on the rivet fairly easily, not difficult?/

Nothing will move on the non adjustable side when done right.  Original to aftermarket pins probably vary. I do know original ones will fall off if not carefull. and it does sound like yer going the wrong way. The axle should go deeper in when adjusting pushing the slack of that center pin over to the other axle. You should probably see nill in threads showing on the adjuster I do believe.

[RDF]

Ok, all set and burning rubber now!   

We figured out the end play problem and that was it!  Burning rubber all over town!  A big thanks to Goody for helping me out....I know for sure I would have been lost with the whole end play thing if he wasn't here......Thanks again bud. 

1 question I do have is how much limited slip additive should I add?  We added a full tube (7oz) but after you left Goody, I adjusted my kick-down again and it feels like it's sticking when trying to do a brake stand or from a take off.  Do I need more additive?  How much can/am I supposed to add? 

[GoodysGotaCuda]

When i changed my 3rd out, i used that same full bottle of additive (what was it, 7oz?). No issues here.

Feels like thats sticking? Still staying in first after that adjustment?

[RDF]

When i changed my 3rd out, i used that same full bottle of additive (what was it, 7oz?). No issues here.

Feels like thats sticking? Still staying in first after that adjustment?

yeah it feels like it's slipping/trying to grab the pavement.....weird....

I made a small adjustment and 1st to 2nd is good now.....2nd to 3rd is a little long, but I'll try to adjust it again tomorrow.....if not, I can live with it.....

[GoodysGotaCuda]

maybe check your atf level, make sure its topped off before you go rippin on it too much. Remember warm, and in neutral. Low trans fluid can give 'wierd' issues lol. not that i've ever had that happen or anything, no, of course not.

Car needs some fine tunin, timing, check out the jetting. it'll get better, coverter is holding it back for now though. itll get there!

There is a longwood car show where there will be a dyno with a/f for $50 on the 15th

http://flacarshows.com/central.htm

[tactransman]

Good Job Guys! 

Robert,how much difference does it make your car feel? 

[RDF]

Good Job Guys! 

Robert,how much difference does it make your car feel? 

Well at first I was skeptical....I didn't romp on it too much, but once I got on the main road I let 'er rip and 
I need to adjust my trani kick-down just a tad more today and then I think it'll be in sync with the new gears.  All in all I definately feel like I've got more "jump" which is what I've been looking for.....yeah it revs high in 3rd gear but if I wanted a gas saver I would have bought a new hybrid, not a 'Cuda! 

The only issue I'm having now is it seems like the rear end is ratching (if that's even a word) when I take off from a stand-still.  I'm going to look at the ATF level as goody suggested and see where it's at, but I'm not too sure that's the main cause. 

I meant to tell you T, I used to get 2nd gear chirps with my old gears, now I get 2nd gear RUBBER!  It's not a chirp, it's a good long screetch with a little movement in the rear going down the road...

[FJ5_440]

If you still have "chattering" from the sure grip clutches, you can find a parking lot and drive in some figure 8 patterns.  This can help work the sure grip additive into the clutches.  You can also try adding a little more sure grip additive.  If you add too much, it will just lower the effectiveness of the sure grip.

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Bob, you haven't quite driven it enough to really start tearing into it. Gotta get a few more miles, let those clutches soak and the additive work through. Once you do that 8's wont hurt. I've heard that figure 8s are good, and i've heard figure 8s are a bad way on 'breaking in' a limited slip (per Dr. Diff i believe it was).

Have you taken off hard in manual low and shift. Just to see how it is, it was shifting early when i rode with you which is why your spin wasnt as long as it can be.

Tact can correct me on this, but would the tune of the engine have a play into shift points from a hard launch in Drive? having a hard time remembering everything but if he's hard on it enough, TV psi will be almost all the way pushing against govenor psi, but if the engine starts to bog down the pump wont spin as fast to keep the TV psi up against the Govenor and you'll get an upshift? That make any sense at all? lol.

[RDF]

Well I washed it today and took it out for a 10 mile drive...nice and easy and took turns, u-turns, etc.  Seems to be ok now...I readjusted my kick-down 1 last time and I think I have it at a good location....3 gears of rubber!!    My 2nd to 3rd chirp is like my 1st to 2nd used to be before the exchange...

All in all, it seems to be getting better.....it's hard not to beat on it....I haven't been able to spin the tires this freely in a long time....feels too good. 

Oh and Goody, I followed you all the way until you said "Tact can correct me on this,"
  

[ShelbyDogg]

Be careful with all of that burning rubber. There is a proper way of getting out of it without hurting the rear sprag. Do it once the wrong way and you'll shock the sprag bad enough to crack it and knock all the rollers and spring out of it, ruining the case too..  MEK knows about that.   I'll have to try and scan my directions on how to do a proper burnout with a 727.  Way too many instructions for me to type.


Edit: I forgot to ask.  WHAT are those racheting noises coming from your rear end?  Nothing should be making noises when going staight ahead.

[RDF]

I forgot to ask.  WHAT are those racheting noises coming from your rear end?  Nothing should be making noises when going staight ahead.

No noises when going straight, it's only when I am going slow around a corner or taking a turn....is it natural?

[GoodysGotaCuda]

That is normal UNTIL those clutches get soaked and that friction modifier works in. So until then, be easy on the corners.