[Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted

[Brad Fornal]

Congratulations!! I recall when I first joined the list, I had already
gotten a 65 Midget running, without the assistance of the list. The second
car was much easier, as long as you were not afraid of getting flamed by Ed,
for asking "newbie" questions.
The best tool in your box, is the one you use every day. This list is a
useful tool.
Except for Ed, he's just a tool...
LOL

Brad

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 11:51 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Took the diff to BillM to check out....  we removed it from the housing,
> got all the metal shavings out of it from the axle.  Bill thought the
> bearings looked great. The backlash was nice and tight.  The wear I was
> seeing was on the shaft that the bearing was pressed onto, not the bearing
> itself.  There wasn't any slop or play in the bearings and they turned
> freely and smooth.  Bill also gave me two replacement axles.  I've
> re-installed everything and the car runs perfect.  No vibration whatsoever.
>  How sweet!    FIXED AGAIN!.....Oh, wait... Now I can get back to that fuse
> problem.....
>
> Thanks to everyone who offered help and differentials.  This forum is a
> great tool for us newbies.
>
>  Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 6:44:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
>
> I pulled the diff tonite.  It had plenty of gear oil in it.  The pinon
> seal still leaks, but it was not enough to do any damage.  The backlash
> is really not bad (but then, I'm no expert).  My wheel bearing seem to be
> fine.  No other fluid
> leaks.  One thing I did notice on the half shafts is that one of them
> (from the passenger side) has splines that twist and it shows a little
> fresh wear right where they start twisting.  I checked the manuals and
> none of them show this.  The driver's side has straight splines.  On
> the passenger side bearing in the diff, it shows signs of
> damage to the inside.  This might be where the problem is.  All the
> bearings turn smoothly.  I will post pics as soon
> as I can.  Any thoughts on this?  To
> change that bearing out looks like a pretty difficult task with tools
> and skills that I lack.
>
> Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:24:00 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 or 3.7 diff wanted
>
> looking for a good differential if anyone has one....mine has developed so
> much backlash that it whines pretty loud at high speeds.  The seal went on
> it recently (don't know when) and after our outstanding backroads drive
> yesterday, it was all it could take.
>
> Edward Perez
> Snohomish, WA
> 78 Midget (1275)
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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