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Re: Re: 76 Midget rear end into a Bugeye?

To: mgraziano@mindspring.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Re: 76 Midget rear end into a Bugeye?
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 21:14:35 -0700
I believe all axle tubes have a vent (top, near center). It can be
unscrewed and filled from there, though the hole is a bit small.

Gerard

At 3:56 PM -0400 9/26/01, mgraziano@mindspring.com wrote:
>Peter's right.  Go figure.  You might end up with either two filler plugs,
>or none.  Neither is an issue if you fill it up from the axle tube on a
>slant.  But be sure not to overfill it.  ANyone remember the recommended
>oil capacity of the differentials?
>
>Mike
>
>
>"Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com> wrote:
>> If memory serves, at some point in the lineage of these third members, the
>filler plug or drain plug atrophies. Take a look at that so you are prepared.
>         Peter C
>=====
>At 02:04 PM 9/26/2001, Roger Cotting wrote:
>>Yes. Time to replace your gaskets and O-rings at axle ends. Check tightness
>>of big nuts. And change rear end fluid.
>>
>> > Dear list
>> > I am about to buy a 3.9 rear end from a 76 Midget. Will this just bolt
>>into
>> > housing for my 4.33 Bugeye?
>> >
>> > David Oliner
>> > 60 Bugeye
>> > 67 TR 4A
>

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