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Ruckstell rebuild?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:50 pm
by Steve Jelf
I want to rebuild a Ruckstell for my touring while new parts (I hope) are still available. In reading the Ruckstell book I find that the drive shaft assembly is included and refers only to stock Ford parts and procedures. Is there any reason not to use an already rebuilt DS that includes the FP pinion bearing? Will that require any special procedures not covered in Glen's book?
Re: Ruckstell rebuild?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:27 pm
by Stephen_heatherly
Steve, there is absolutely no reason why you can't use your rebuilt drive shaft assembly with modern pinion bearing. It will all fit together fine as long as you are using the correct bearing spool for your axle housings. I have a ruckstell in both my coupe and my runabout and they are a wonderful accessory to have.
Stephen
Re: Ruckstell rebuild?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:39 pm
by Mark Gregush
I used the FP non adjustable one in the last Ruckstell I did, installed the same as going into a stock rear.
Re: Ruckstell rebuild?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:00 pm
by Steve Jelf
I suspected as much, but thought I'd better check. Many thanks.
Re: Ruckstell rebuild?
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:32 pm
by Original Smith
There is nothing wrong with a stock pinion bearing either. That's what I use.
Re: Ruckstell rebuild?
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2020 9:53 am
by John Warren
Like said nothing different required for the drive shaft used in a Ruckstell. Steve, I love the larger font, do you have to reset every time you type or is there a setting that will keep the size. Thanks.
Re: Ruckstell rebuild?
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:13 am
by Steve Jelf
...is there a setting that will keep the size
Not that I know of. For me it's no big deal to just click Large.
Re: Ruckstell rebuild?
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2020 9:15 pm
by Original Smith
The original thrust bearing used in Ruckstells was a form of micarta. I don't know why Glenn refused to make his like Ruckstell did. I have always had to make up mine special. I don't have problems either. Ruckstell made over 200,000 units, so I guess they were ok!