Vic:
You should not need to use a press. I suggest polishing the
woodruff keys with some 600 grit sandpaper, polishing each side
until it is smooth and shiny. Place the paper on a flat surface
and press down on the key while moving it in a figure 8. Don't
over do it.
When reassembling the flanges use anti-seize, available at
any auto parts store. It is powdered lead in an oily carrier, and
you brush it on. This will keep it from seizing and will facilitate
the reassembly of the flange. Wipe off any excess when you are done.
If you do this, tightening down the nut will pull the whole
thing
back together very neatly, and it will be cake to pull it all apart
in the distant future when you decide to do it again.
Vance
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Victor Colon
Sent: May 22, 2005 4:57 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: TR6 differential flanges
Hello Guys,
Thanks for the tips on removing the flanges off the differential. I had
to use a 20 ton press and a blow torch as some of you suggested. One
flange broke as predicted, but luckily I have parts left over from a 75
I had to retire.
I need your help once again. Now its to get the flanges back on the
shafts. Do I have to use the 20 ton press again? I tried mounting them
and tightening the with my impact wrench, but they wont go in all the
way, leaving part of the flange/seal exposed to dirt and contamination.
Help me please!
Vic
Guayama, PR
73 TR6 slow (body off ) restoration
Victor Colon
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