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Re: differential alignment

To: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>, spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: differential alignment
From: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 19:32:24 -0600
Hi Ed,
    Looks like my restoration project is about the same stage as yours.

I just went out and measured mine - its the same as yours.  The diff flange is
a bit closer to the right rail.  If you  look at the front diff carrier you'll
see the hole is off centre.

Gues who tried to install a diff with the diff carrier on upside down?  And it
was under a fully assembled car.  I tried, pried and cried for a day before I
realized the problem!

Cheers, Fred

Edward Hamilton wrote:

> Well, the frame is back and its looking very good.  BRG, if anyone is
> interested.  Next problem -- the frame is dead straight with no twists.
> I've run diagonal lines (from the mounting points) and they intersect the
> centerline perfectly.  I've mounted the differential and find that the
> pinion flange is about 1/2" or so off center.  The diff. isn't up tight as
> yet, but I don't think it's going to move easterly when I tighten it up.
> I've never checked one before, but I assume the flange should be along the
> centerline?
>
> Regards,
> Ed



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Fred & Wendy Griffiths,
Calgary, Canada
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mailto: griffco@cadvision.com



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