While we're on the subject of bearing preload for tapered bearings... Has anyone ever set the preload on a spridget differential? The bearings in my p-n-p 3.9 were a bit rough so I disassembled and c
i donno how a spridget is, but in the miata you have to set the lash side-to-side or it will bind like this. -- "I didn't set goals as I went along; I just wanted to be quick as possible and win as m
Are you sure the preload shouldn't be in inch pounds? Some Fords are set up with 20 or so inch pounds of preload. If you can't turn it by hand then you have something wrong. Is there any gear lash wh
<<Are you sure the preload shouldn't be in inch pounds? >> My very first thought, Derf!!! _______________________________________________ Edit your replies http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.te
Hal, if you get it right, let me know and I'll send you 1/2 a dozen diffs that all need help. I read and re-read the book on diff repairs, I would much rather read and comprehend the income tax laws.
Where did you get the new crush spacer? I have never been able to find one and have to reuse the old ones. Jon _______________________________________________ Edit your replies http://www.team.net/a
The manual clearly states " lb-in." YIKES!!! So, if I torque the pinion nut to the recommended 135 to 140 lb-ft it is definitely too tight. Now I can back off the pinion nut 'till I have 11-13 lb-in
If it is a crush sleeve preload then you will need a new crush sleeve. This is a good example of setting crush sleeve preload on a Ford diff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8APYO2sZyJU Cheers, Derf _
<<<My very first thought, Derf!!!>>> 60 plus years and this is the first thought you ever had? Wow. Watching in Downers Grove for incoming from Hinsdale... ___________________________________________