9" Ford r/e question.....

Dsprint2000 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-16-2004, 03:58 PM

Hello,

In my overzealousness with the axel remover on my streetrod, I did not notice the axel was hanging up on the backing plate whilst i was banging away with the axle puller. I have now seemed to 'hurt' the metal gasket that is between the backing plate and axel housing. Any idea on where to get one of these gems, provided I cannot fix the current one? Can I get away with a paper gasket?

Have tried Ford (no longer make and do not have), Randy's Ring and Pinion as well as the local parts houses - Napa, Carquest.....

David

392cobra · #2 (**permalink**) 01-16-2004, 04:08 PM

David,
I would suggest giving Currie Ent. a call.
I have 2 of their rear axle assemblies.1 under my Cobra and another under a '68 Nova.
http://www.currieenterprises.com/

Dsprint2000 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-16-2004, 04:12 PM

Thanks Fred,

Sent them an email right away.....

Any other ideas in case they canot come up with it.........

David

Dsprint2000 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-16-2004, 04:27 PM

This is the email response I received (within 10 minutes)....

This gasket is really something you can just take out and trash - it really doesn't do anything. Ford put them in there theoretically to be a harmonics deadener, but they didn't work for that purpose anyway, and they have nothing to do with the fluid sealing.
Thanks.

David

392cobra · #5 (**permalink**) 01-16-2004, 04:53 PM

Isn't Club Cobra great.

Problem solved in 30 minutes.

No telling what all you would have gone through without the internet AND Club Cobra.

Dsprint2000 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-16-2004, 05:17 PM

Amen........

David