My Haynes Manual lists 140 ft-lbs as the torque setting for the tube-type
axle. I just looked it up this weekend, because my rear-end (The B, not me!)
has developed the "Incorrect pre-loading howl" ever since I let the diff
get a little low on oil. The Haynes manual certainly discourages you
from attempting to rebuild the diff yourself. "If you don't have the
special British-Leyland tool number XYZ-1234567-B (revision Z), then
you can TRY to do it with a block of wood, a jug of wine, and thou."
Anyone rebuild the tube-type axle differential? Or at least replace
the thrust washer to achieve the correct pre-loading of 9 in-lbs at the
flange bolt-hole?
I am going to attempt it. I need to replace that thrust washer. I
looked at the workshop manual (the one reprinted in 'The Complete Official
MGB'), and they have a drawing of that tool. It doesn't look too hard
to fabricate. Only thing that bothers me is that I just finished
putting this axle in.
On a related note, my new rear springs seem to be sagging after only
2000 miles. Anyone else experience this. I am thinking of having
Virginia Spring just make me some new ones.
James
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