Hi Mark,
You sent me some good advice on rebuilding my sprite diff, way back in
March.
I have finally got round to ordering the parts. The supplier has sent
me 2 "planet gear" shims which look like bowl-shaped copper washers
(phospher-bronze ?) They look OK
He also sent 2 "sun gear" shims which are larger, thin flat washers
and look like they are made of some kind of hard plastic material -
bit like electronic ciruit board stuff. Does this sound right to
you? - I was expecting something a bit more technical!
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From <IfixMGs at aol.com>
To: <guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Sent: 26 February 2001 00:11
Subject: Backlash (Non S&M content!)
> Guy,
> the procedure is simple, and is basically the same for all
MG/Healey rears
> made by Spicer. In essence, two brass globe washers are fitted to
the top of
> each of the spider gears, and 2 thrust washers are fitted on either
side of
> the spiders to reduce backlash to something close to zero. The
entire job
> takes a seasoned tech about an hour and a half end to end. For the
novice
> who has never seen the job done before, it may be a good idea to get
some
> experienced help.
> Remove either or both axles (remove both) and either drop the
fuel
> tank or drop the driveshaft and spring shackles to get the rear into
a
> position with lots of access. Remove the rear cover or hogshead
depending on
> year. Scrub everything clean, remove all traces of metal shavings.
Remove
> drift pin (careful not to tap too far on the pin lest it get
trapped) from
> the spider shaft, remove the spider shaft, remove both spider gears
replace
> shims and washers, replace spider assy (the tricky part) reinstall
axle(s)
> and regasket the cover or hogshead then top off.
> Mark Childers Union Jack Spares & Repairs Virginia Beach
Virginia
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