[Mike Taylor 3601]

I had 2900lbs. nova 355 nash 5 speed 3.25 1st 5.57 rear had 12 bolt all MW axles, spool,steel caps, ran 6.12-6.20 1/8 60' 1.26-1.28 usually got about 35-50 runs.
My problem was that the pinion would bend and lose backlash on one side and backlash be loose when pinion was turned 180 degrees. once I figured out what was going on by accident was pushing car and could barely push then would free up then bind again. would keep a check on it by checking backlash on gears just by jacking up and feeling of it at driveshaft.
I believe it did this because 12 bolt not having support on rear of pinion like a 9'' does
I had Mc Leod soft loc and normally ran 300-400lbs base on pressure plate and no counterweight added to levers.
Mike Taylor 3601