[AT] 8N ring and pinion

[Greg Whittaker]

We've got our 8N torn down and as expected it needs a new ring and pinion. 
We checked at our local Ford dealer and they want $1,000.00 for the set. 
Seems a bit outta line to me.  I spent a couple hours looking around on the 
Net for a source and came up with some for NAAs for around $500.00 but 
nothing for an N series.  It appears that the only difference is that Ns use 
7/16" bolts on the ring and NAAs use 1/2"?  Otherwise axles etc seem as 
though they'll interchange.  Anybody have a source for an 8N ring and pinion 
set?  We'd like to put new gears in it but if it means spending a grand 
we'll find some good used ones.

Thanks,
Greg Whittaker
Wolverine Mi