Mirage (Re)build thread - Jerry

[Manta22]

Jerry;

I would not worry about breaking a Corvair rear axle; the u- joints are far more likely to break. If the axle fails (very unlikely) it is probably just going to twist rather than suddenly fail catastrophically.

[Jerry]

These are Spicers, heavy duty, I think they are forged, no zerk fitting, external c clip, I am going with these.

They are part number 5-1310X

[Jerry]

New starter has a 4-1 reduction for higher torque.
Everywhere possible get weight off the fat end of the car.

[Jerry]

Trans going in ....

[Sulley]

Looks good Jerry! What do you have holding the frame up suspended?

[Jerry]

It's on jackstands. There are two more now in the back since it is more rear heavy now.

[Jerry]

In the interest of promoting safety, don't do it the way I just did it, put the extra stands under the rear first, then put in the engine and trans. wink

[Jerry]

My camera does not like the lighting. Poor picture quality. The halfshafts and lower dog bone bars are in. With the lighting turned up the silver and chrome looks grey.

[Manta22]

Nice work, Jerry.

[Jerry]

Thanks Neil,

Morning lighting a little better ...