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How much play in differential?

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Subject: How much play in differential?
From: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 16:24:37 -0400
Question,

How much play is acceptable in a Spitfire differential? On my old very 
noisy one there was a good 15-20 degrees of play when you turned the input 
flange with the output flanges held. My "new" from my parts car has less, 
but not a lot less. It is very quiet though. Both of them made a pretty 
good "clank" when the clutch is released sharply in first or reverse. 
U-joints are good, as are the diff mounts.

Trying to track down a new and worrisome noise... I think it may be a 
radius arm. Sharp clank distinctly from the driver's side...

Kevin Rhodes
Portland, ME
Freddy the unhappy Spit


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