I had to do the same type of repair work after some goober welded a 1/2"
diameter threaded rod into my TR6. DPO.
I seem to remember all the correct studs being the same diameter, so I'd say
someone did a really nice job welding the odd one in. Why they would use
one so large is anyone's guess.
Chad Stretz
73 TR6
CF7511U
Brian Damkroger wrote:
> Has anyone ever seen a TR6 on which the rear differential mounting
> studs/pins are different sizes?
>
> I recently weld repaired the right front diff mount on my 73 TR6 and was
> replacing the unit when I discovered that the left rear mount wouldn't
> go onto the pin. It was obvious - the left rear pin was much larger
> than the right pin, approximately 7/8" vs 1/2". Both mounts however,
> had identially sized sleeves. TRF assures me that the pins are the same
> size and in fact, there is only one part number for the rear mount.
>
> Has anyone ever encountered this before?
>
> There is no evidence of the large pin being anything other than stock,
> and the mating mount is obviously a commercial (vs home made) part,
> metal sleeve and all.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Brian
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