This discussion of the TR 10 reminds me of the weak link on my car.
The Super Seven uses the TR 10 differential reinforced with a wide
plate the full length. The car is notorious for eating these. I am
unsure as to the failure mode, but the plate seems to indicate
a total twisting or wrap up of the tubes. None if this is helped by
the way the rear axel is located. In the Cortina and the Seven,
there is a trailing A frame. The legs of the A are attached just
forward of the wheels and the point of the A is attached to the
bottom of the differential housing. This results in a nice roll
center and a lot of stress to a housing.
Anyway, I am looking for an extra rear axle, preferably for a
Seven but I would settle for one from a TR 10. Information on an
alternate that would be stronger would also be appreciated.
Thanks,
Michael
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