Bristol 400 rear axle gears
Dorien,
(from memory only) , the two tapered bearings on the 401/404 type pinion
are preloaded with a long spacer tube and selective thick ground shims .
This does not adjust the mesh of the pinion with the crown wheel . The mesh
is adjusted by removing or adding thin brass shims between the two castings
as described in a previous email . I've had very little experience setting
the mesh of CW&P but a good starting point is by retaining the original
brass shims that you have.
It would be worthwhile having the CW&P lapped by a diff specialist before
reassembly as Ashley suggested.
Good Luck
Geoff
PS If you find the CW&P is badly worn or damaged there is a company in
Victoria, Australia that has made a small batch of Bristol CW&P's before .
I could make enquiries to get a batch of say 5 - 10 sets made if any one
else is interested.
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