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Re: 77 1500 Differential problems - I Think

To: Charles Schaal <cschaal@murlin.com>
Subject: Re: 77 1500 Differential problems - I Think
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 09:24:02 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: "spridgets@auto.team.net" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
In-reply-to: <35607150.CAE5F178@murlin.com>
Reply-to: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
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Chas,
differentials are fairly easy to find used.  I wouldn't spend big money on
a rebuilt one before trying to get a used one.  They are pretty sturdy and
usually outlast the car.
Your choice of ratios is 4.22, 3.9 and 3.7.
Yours came with one if the latter two, probably the 3.9.
Ulix


On Mon, 18 May 1998, Charles Schaal wrote:

> While putting our green machine back on the road for this
> year, we thought the knock was one of the u-joints. It
> isn't. May have to replace part of the gears because,
> without looking, the mech is wondering if it is a "lost
> tooth." The "knock" is consistent with the speed of the car,
> not the motor. It is not real loud nor can it be felt in the car.
> 
> My question: if it is just a gear or two, am I better off
> going to a mechanic with the tools and experience or should
> I be better of just buying a new diff. while trading in the
> core? Is there a dependable supply of "used" or rebuilt
> ones?
> 
> My mech is a good man, will not tackle something beyond his
> tools or experience so I will have to go "commercial" on
> this one.
> 
> Chas
> 

    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
.......................................................... (_o____o_)....
                                                           '67 Sprite



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