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Re: 64 Spitfire finds yet another excuse to rest on the jack

To: 4sharps@lvcm.com
Subject: Re: 64 Spitfire finds yet another excuse to rest on the jack
From: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:28:54 -0400 (EDT)
Did you check the U-joints on the axle half-shafts?  Perhaps one of
those has let go.  Or the connection from the inside yoke to the
diff.  I would guess (at a first whack) that it won't be internal,
since I don't recall hearing you speak of any ugly noises recently.

HTH,
Donald.

> From: "Chris & Kelly Sharp" <4sharps@lvcm.com>
> Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 20:23:11 -0700
> 
> Hey Spit Listers!
> 
> I've just about finished the rolling renovation of my '64 Spitfire4 (MK I).
> Rebuilt engine w/ new cam, rebuilt transmission w/ MK II clutch assembly,
> new exhaust system, new U-joints through out.  New floors, rocker panels,
> shocks, trunions, paint, interior, Fiero seats...  the list goes on.  The
> one think I think I haven't remove, replaced, repaired, remanufactured or
> any other re-word to is the differential.  OK, I did replace the pinion seal
> and top it off with 90W.
> 
> So, guess just went out?  You guessed it, the diff!  Got in it to go home
> from work, dropped it in reverse, and heard terrible racket from the rear
> end.  Trailered it home, put it on jackstands.  Symptom:  I can turn one
> rear wheel without the opposite wheel or the drive shaft turning.   
> 
> Long story short, I think I need a replacement diff unless it's easy to
> rebuild the existing.  Suggestions anyone?  
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Chris
> '64 Spitfire 4 BFC26375L

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