Pinto Car Club of America

Started on the 8inch rear from the II that will be going in the Pinto.
Oh, I should mention this rear is sitting on jack stands on the garage floor. :-)
Got the axles out no real problem, and got all the nuts off the pumpkin. But I think this thing has been sealed since 1976. I tried tapping around the edge with a hammer(5pound sledge, but not hard). Can't get anything like a pry bar between the pumpkin and housing.
Don't have any sort of air tools or torches, just plain old hand tools.

I know this is a common problem, I just haven't had to deal with it before. The last rear end I had apart was in my 1970 GTO twenty something years ago. And no, I don't still have that one.  :'(

Thanks,
Russ

This has the removable carrier right?

In situations such as these, I usually take a big wedge (material of your choice), and lightly tap it between the two pieces. Only about 1/8" at a time, then move to the opposite side and do the same until it pops free.

Yep, same as old Mustangs from the 60's and others.
I heard that there might be some copper washers that have to come off. I didn't see any, but then again I wasn't looking for them.
Otherwise, yeah, sounds like time to get rid of some of my frustrations on it.
There is an article on a Ford magazine site about putting in a bolt to prevent this problem in future removals. Think I will have to do that.

Thanks,
Russ

Guess what? There were copper washers on the studs afterall. sheesh. But boy do they work.
but it is finally off.
thanks,
Russ