Re: Possible to tighten spider gears on Ford 8-inch?

In article <c9c5c.91$6K.149106@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
 "Big Al" <nospamsal1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> "Jim Warman" <mechanic@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:8%85c.222659$Hy3.85333@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > The correct way to adjust the side bearing preload/backlash is to back
off
> > the right side spanner nut and run the ring gear up untill there is no
> > backlash between the ring and pinion. Tighten the right spanner nut
until
> > you achieve about .005 to .010" of backlash - it's im****tant to use a
dial
> > indicator for this step. This will set your side bearing preload
pretty
> > close to what it needs to be (new bearings can go tighter than used).
> >
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Jim Warman
> 
> Where did you lean this? 

Sounds like Jim is giving it right from a Ford service manual.
An identical procedure is listed in many Chrysler service manuals 
that cover rear axles of similar design, i.e., the 8.75.

> The correct way to set a ring and pinion is in any
> service manual. You start by adjusting pinion depth. 

The OP didn't mess with the pinion depth.

> You can't move the ring
> gear after it's set.

Agreed.  The OP has hastened the demise of his ring and pinion.