I finally have my 55 crown running , and went for a drive around the block....ran good . ..But ,   i have a howling noise from the rear end  when i let up on the gas.......sooooooo  , i am looking for center section   or pumpkin depending what part of the country  you live !!  Car is standard with over drive . Anybody have one foe sale let me know .....Thanks   Sam.....................Central West  Florida

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I'm just curious. why not rebuild it?

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

Alan ,  It would cost a lot more to rebuild than find a used replacement,  and i dont know where i would find parts to rebuild,,   maybe  Casco or Tee-bird products ,,,   but finding someone to rebuild , is almiost impossible here ,  and i  never have tried , and dont want to , attempt that project ...Sam

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I tend to agree with Alan. The used one may have problems also, it's 50+ years old! What kind of howl? What about the axle bearings or pinion bearings etc. Do you belong to the CVA? Maybe they can make a recomendation on a rebuild in your area.

Paul

SAM

THERE SEVERAL DIFFERENT AXLE SPLINES USED ON THE "55". 17 IS THE MOST COMMON BUT I HAVE RAN INTO 19 AND 28 SPLINES. THEY ALL SEEM INTERCHANGEABLE IF YOU KEEP THE PUMKIN AND AXLES TOGETHER. I SHOULD HAVE A GOOD SET FOR $125.

DAN

Sam:

Before you go to a lot of expense, try moving the input flange of the rear up and down.  It may be as simple as a loose pinion nut.

John in Selma, IN

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

John, thanks for the tip ,   will check today...............Dan thanks for the offer ,  where are you located and what gear ratio do you have ?....................Thanks all ......Sam                                               ..........west central  Florida

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John,   Its not the pinion nut .  I didnt think i would be that lucky.......................Sam

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Brodie , I have a  good 3.22  ,  but would like to find , 3.60 . 3.80, 3.90 ,,,,,,,,,,Remember tis id standed with OD............Sam

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SAM

IM NOT SHURE WHAT GEAR RATIOS I HAVE LEFT. I BELEIVE TWO OF THE CARS HAVE AUTOS AND THE THIRD HAS A 3SPD OVERDRIVE.

DAN