Inner pinion Bearing

[Jody Treadway]

You're getting closer. But before you do anything else, re-run the pattern with the bearing caps on. Even a slight lifting on the carrier will drastically change the pattern.
Also, I rotate the carrier via a wrech on a ring gear bolt. That gives the most distinct pattern IMO.
Most Sterling aftermarket gears like around 0.028-0.030" pinion depth. What did yours end up needing?

 

[fiend]

Good catch. I didn’t notice in the photos that there were no bearing caps. Can’t get accurate reads without those.

 

[Preston111395]

I don’t have a pinion depth measuring too unfortunately.


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[Preston111395]

Final pattern after everything torqued to spec.


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[fiend]

Looks better but still a little shallow. I would try a bit more pinion shim.

 

[Jody Treadway]

Yes, just a little shallow.
I would add 0.005" to the pinion depth and button it up. If it ends up just a hair deep, as it wears in and the backlash opens up, it will end up well centered.

Nice work BTW