9 inch rearend

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  1. HOMERMAV

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    well i got the rearend done last night. totally rebuilt with a set of 3.50 gears a rebuilt trac loc all new bearings and seals. fresh wheel cylinder,pads and springs. just need to have the drums turned and some new u bolts and its ready to go back in.hopfully by next weekend then i can run the new brake lines and start on the front brakes then im ready for the engine drop.

    homermav and the purple haze
     
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    nice update!
     
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    how much gear lube should i put in my rearend plus my gear guy gave me some additive to put in.
     
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    Should be a fill plug on the side of the third member (at least there is on 8 inches). If it's there, just fill it until it runs back out.
     
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    9" is the same

    should hold right over 2 qts
     
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    Jamie and Joe are correct.
     
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    The additive is friction modifier for the posi clutches. You'll know if you forgot to put it in the first corner you take.
     
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    thanks guys no filler plug on the side of third member so i have to put it in the vent tube on the housing will post a pic later
     
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    take it and have some shop drill and tape for a plug you will be glad you did
     
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    should be on the driver side 3/8 square drive
     
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    the early ones (pre 67) did not come drilled as the fill hole was in the back of the housing but the flat spot is there just not drilled 8 and 9 inch stuff is really getting harder to find I know i make 9 inch housings for maverick
     
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    heres some pics of my rearend and there is a place to put a fill plug but cant i just use the vent hole to fill it. i have already had it out and it shouldnt be a problem to fill there only when it is in the car i will have to use a tube to get it in the housing.
    really hate to tear it back apart.
     
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    why you can but you will need to get the correct amount put in it .
    take the bottle and find a way to warm the oil so it is easier to put in or you will be there for a hour
     
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    there is a drain plug in the bottom of the housing i could fill it there and then if i need to add later on i can use the vent on top of the housing.but i need to know exactly how much i should put in to fill it to the right level 2 and a 1/4 quarts?
     
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    You can buy a 100% brand new 9 inch from several sources? :hmmm:
     

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