Observations in passing,
As reported on the TigersUnited.com web site, the Tiger 2.88 gear set,
made for the Salisbury Axle by DANA's GB subsidiary (who also supplies
Jaguar with the DANA 44 LSD) is NOT the same as the US built Ford
product in ONE specific place. Referring to the Rootes Workshop Manual,
Section G - Rear Axle, Fig 1 (also on web site), The Differential Hypoid
Drive (ring) Gear (Item 6) is attached to the bolts that hold the this
ring gear to the Differential Case (Item 7) are LARGER. So, therefore,
are the holes in this part. The same is true for the Jag. The US
equivalents are not available in this ratio, and use smaller diameter
bolts in the ratios that are available. A stepped bolt will attach a US
gear to the case (part with all the holes).
On the other hand, a 2.88 gear is a fine ratio with the Top Loader wide
ratio gear set. It provides good acceleration in all gears, yet
maintains the same 72 mph at 3,000 rpm as stock. Another example
covered in the Forum notes on this subject is the Limited Slip DANA 44,
made for the Mk II Jaguar, is a direct bolt-in replacement.
Hope this helps,
Steve
Jim Blackwood wrote:
>The real problem is the ring gear spacing or depth. Going the other way
>you can use a spacer. Don't know that the 2.88's will fit on the carrier
>you've got. Better check it out with a gear shop.
>
>Jim
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net]
>On Behalf Of Tom Witt
>Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 12:13 PM
>To: tigers@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Power Loc Differantial
>
>Scott,
> I'm no expert on the matter, but there MIGHT be a bolt hole size issue
>on
>the ring gear. Try the Tigers United site www.tigersunited.com as I
>think
>that there are articles covering this in greater depth. Also the pinion
>hub
>on the 2:88 gear LIKELY (but not definitely) is different from that on
>the
>3:73 pinion. Hope this gets you going in the right direction.
>Tom Witt B9470101
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Scott Hutchinson <shutchin@netjets.com>
>To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 7:13 AM
>Subject: Power Loc Differantial
>
>
>
>
>>Here's a question for the list. Can I use a 19 spline Dana 44 Power
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>loc
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>>diff that currently has 3.73 gears attached to it with my 2.88s.
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>>Thanks
>>
>>Scott
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Steve Laifman
Editor
http://www.TigersUnited.com
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