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Re: [Fot] R200 differential install to TR4A

To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvv@roadrunner.com>, Jerry Van Vlack via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Fot] R200 differential install to TR4A
From: JAMES GRAY via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2019 10:11:15 -0600 (MDT)
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Jerry,

I don't use the R200 diff. I use the Triumph diff with the Quaiffe limited =
slip. I do use Richards CV axles and hubs though. Are you still using stock=
 hubs ? It sounds like your using the stock 1/2 shafts and adding the sprin=
gs for the stiction problem they supposedly have.

jim g

> On July 8, 2019 at 5:08 PM Jerry Van Vlack via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> w=
rote:
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>     List, I=E2=80=99m assembling all the parts needed to install a R200 s=
hort tail 3.69 viscous LSD from an Infinity into my TR4A. Goodparts kit wil=
l arrive tomorrow and I=E2=80=99m having a driveshaft shortened locally. I =
sourced the diff locally. I=E2=80=99m interested in hearing from others who=
 have done this themselves on a TR4A or TR6 and what if any problems did yo=
u encounter? And your solutions.
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>     Of particular interest is the use of springs between the 2 sections o=
f the halfshafts and your experience in determining the correct length of t=
hose springs. Richard recomends them and he makes a compelling argument for=
 their use. Also I=E2=80=99m aware of the diff flange having some interfere=
nce with the bodywork in the tee shirt area. My frame is reinforced and I h=
ave replaced the OE rubber trailing arm bushes with solid ones.
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>     Kindly tell me your experience.
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>     Thanks,
>     =20
>     Jerry Van Vlack
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9;t use the R200 diff. I use the Triumph diff with the Quaiffe limited slip=
. I do use Richards CV axles and hubs though. Are you still using stock hub=
s ? It sounds like your using the stock 1/2 shafts and adding the springs f=
or the stiction problem they supposedly have.</p><p style=3D"font-size: 12p=
t; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">jim =
g</p><blockquote type=3D"cite">On July 8, 2019 at 5:08 PM Jerry Van Vlack v=
ia Fot &#60;fot@autox.team.net&#62; wrote: <br> <br><div dir=3D"ltr"><div s=
tyle=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; color: #000000;"><div>List=
, I&#8217;m assembling all the parts needed to install a R200 short tail 3.=
69 viscous LSD from an Infinity into my TR4A. Goodparts kit will arrive tom=
orrow and I&#8217;m having a driveshaft shortened locally. I sourced the di=
ff locally. I&#8217;m interested in hearing from others who have done this =
themselves on a TR4A or TR6 and what if any problems did you encounter? And=
 your solutions.</div><div>&#160;</div><div>Of particular interest is the u=
se of springs between the 2 sections of the halfshafts and your experience =
in determining the correct length of those springs. Richard recomends them =
and he makes a compelling argument for their use. Also I&#8217;m aware of t=
he diff flange having some interference with the bodywork in the tee shirt =
area. My frame is reinforced and I have replaced the OE rubber trailing arm=
 bushes with solid ones.</div><div>&#160;</div><div>Kindly tell me your exp=
erience.</div><div>&#160;</div><div>Thanks,</div><div>&#160;</div><div>Jerr=
y Van Vlack</div></div></div></blockquote><p style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font=
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