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I know that when I reinstalled the pinion nut that I did not get anywhere near 200 pound feet. It did seem somewhat lite but I was not using a torque wrench as I was just using a regular ratchet and lining up the marks. I did not think that the nut could go another 360 degrees around but maybe that is the answer... just whack it on another turn.

I did take the drive shaft off again and apply a little bit more pressure on the nut and that might have made it a bit quieter but I cannot really tell for sure

If someone has a new sleeve then I will be happy to buy it.

I think we are narrowing it down. The unidentified sleeve I have is
1 3/4 x 1 7/16 and 2 3/8 tall.

Based on some eliminations on appearance to the pre-war other sleeves, I also think this is 347051, if its of any reliance, same as picture at MM.

I also have a REAR pinion bearing, 387798 which you are welcome to. I do not think I have the front bearing, but these bearings are pretty ordinary.

Please confirm request, and PM me your mailing address. Will ship USPS tomorrow. Anything else you think you're gonna need? (hope not...but I do have some differential spider gears...)

update, crush sleeve and bearing enroute. DAF

THANKS DAF. I sent you a PM.