Ford 9" Pinion Question

[fleming442]

What is the black disc between the yoke and pinion support? It looks to be a dust shield for the seal? Whatever it is, can I cut it off? It's really loose and jinglin', baby. Go head, baby.. .

 

[melloelky]

it's a dust shield,if it's doing it's own thing on ya,it's not keeping anything out.

 

[fleming442]

Thanks!!!!

 

[pontiacgp]

that is the first time I have seen that dust cover on a 9" or any other rear end.

 

[fleming442]

Driveline Solutions built it; I just slapped the center and axles in.

 

[Texas82GP]

Normally that dust shield is attached to the yoke.

 

[lilbowtie]

As said it's a shield pressed on to a land cut on the yoke. I would get it out of there before it creates another problem.

 

[Texas82GP]

The new yoke on Dad's Galaxie included one. Personally I would prefer it to be there....

 

[Texas82GP]

Not loose like that, of course.

 

[fleming442]

It sounds exactly like a loose bar in the drum brake or a sway bar end link washer. Do you have any idea how long that has had me baffled? 🤬