Wear pattern rear setup

[big gear head]

No, you need to move the pinion out.

[jtm311]

I had an idea last night, I may take the race out and bring it to a friends shop and surface grind the base by .010 this would allow the pinion to drop by .010. I may be able to go further but have to see how much meat is on the race.

[jtm311]

Ok I was able to take .010 of the base of the bearing race. I'm now using a .011 shim and backlash at .005

much better?
John