When you go to that disc type LSD you'll want to add either capacity or a
cooler. They generate a LOT of heat. Toasty pinion seals has been my
experience without this mod.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Babcock" <BillB@bnj.com>
To: <WEmery7451@aol.com>; <tr4u@earthlink.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>;
<fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:51 AM
Subject: RE: Differential Covers
> Hmmm. I'm running a Quaife unit with a 4:11 (at least that's what Baxter
> says it is) and I drained the oil (Redline) last week as part of my
> general maintenance. The oil was a little toasted (discolored and a little
> burnt smell), but not much. I thought of running a temperature guage to it
> some time ago--at the same time that I was going to instrument the
> transmission. Right now I don't think I'm putting out enough horsepower to
> worry about it much, but I plan to increase the ponies somewhat this
> winter. I also plan to switch to a disk-type LSD. I don't think that much
> of the Quaife. Slips too much.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WEmery7451@aol.com [mailto:WEmery7451@aol.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 9:12 PM
> To: tr4u@earthlink.net; triumphs@autox.team.net; fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Differential Covers
>
>
> In a message dated 9/2/02 5:51:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> tr4u@earthlink.net writes:
>
> << Does anyone know where to get an aftermarket Finned Diffential Cover? I
> = have just installed a new Quaife LSD unit and 4:11:1 Gears in my TR4
> and = the local Shop says it will run too hot and I need a Finned Cover
> or I = need to plumb it for a cooler.=20
> >>
> What does he say about using a synthetic gear oil? Amsoil seemed to lower
>
> the temperature in both the gear box and differential, and they quit
> blowing
> up. Hopefully, Redline will do the same thing.
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