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01-26-2004 | 12:44 PM
#7651
Tech Master
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,844
From: Wisconsin
Originally posted by wyd
When using the Associated lightweight plastic diff halves what size are those diff bearings? Don't want to use those bronze bushings. The bearings from my steel diffs are too thick to work.
When using the Associated lightweight plastic diff halves what size are those diff bearings? Don't want to use those bronze bushings. The bearings from my steel diffs are too thick to work.
01-26-2004 | 01:21 PM
#7655
Do you know, the dealer actually charges MORE for that batwing?! They need to offer it as a freebie, like Chick-Fil-A offered nuggets years ago to mall shoppers for free before they could charge for them! There are two of em here at the dealer... i wonder if they would notice the difference between my bent A$$ Prelude and the red EVO8?! 
- Dave
01-26-2004 | 01:24 PM
#7656
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 21,220
From: Castle Mamba Max Pro. Feel its power!!!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by SpeediePHATT
We had a long discussion a while ago about this. The reason for the bearings being discontinued was that the diff halves were melting. I cant remember why the bushings were better, it had something to do with the flex of the plastic versus the metal halves or something to that affect. I think you can still find bearings tho but cant remember where. I know not much help but Im old and forgetful.
We had a long discussion a while ago about this. The reason for the bearings being discontinued was that the diff halves were melting. I cant remember why the bushings were better, it had something to do with the flex of the plastic versus the metal halves or something to that affect. I think you can still find bearings tho but cant remember where. I know not much help but Im old and forgetful.
01-26-2004 | 01:28 PM
#7657
WYD: You can get them from Acer Racing. I have them, and they work well with no meltdowns as long as you pack the area they are in with a diff grease. I did this with the bushings as well. The only thing i noticed was the diffs stayed smooth longer with less rebuilds. No actual difference in handling ability.
- Dave
- Dave
01-26-2004 | 01:48 PM
#7659
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 21,220
From: Castle Mamba Max Pro. Feel its power!!!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by DaveW
WYD: You can get them from Acer Racing. I have them, and they work well with no meltdowns as long as you pack the area they are in with a diff grease. I did this with the bushings as well. The only thing i noticed was the diffs stayed smooth longer with less rebuilds. No actual difference in handling ability.
- Dave
WYD: You can get them from Acer Racing. I have them, and they work well with no meltdowns as long as you pack the area they are in with a diff grease. I did this with the bushings as well. The only thing i noticed was the diffs stayed smooth longer with less rebuilds. No actual difference in handling ability.
- Dave
01-26-2004 | 02:04 PM
#7660
Tech Regular
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 363
From: Lincs, England
Re: Shimming
Originally posted by Crashmaster
Hi guys, my first ever post
!! So far I'm on page 130 of the thread so still got more to read!!
I was wondering if you could help me with the shimming of my transmission. I have read that you don't run with the outdrive shim, but I am running with the metal diffs, so I wasn't too sure if the same applied to the metal as the plastic diffs. Also could you reccomend the number of shims on the front and rear input shafts, as again I'm not to sure if this will differ.
Cheers
Crashmaster
P.S. Great thread so far
Hi guys, my first ever post
!! So far I'm on page 130 of the thread so still got more to read!!I was wondering if you could help me with the shimming of my transmission. I have read that you don't run with the outdrive shim, but I am running with the metal diffs, so I wasn't too sure if the same applied to the metal as the plastic diffs. Also could you reccomend the number of shims on the front and rear input shafts, as again I'm not to sure if this will differ.
Cheers
Crashmaster
P.S. Great thread so far
Thanks again
Crashmaster
01-26-2004 | 03:11 PM
#7661
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 21,220
From: Castle Mamba Max Pro. Feel its power!!!!!!!!!!
Clean all the bearings and then check the transmission cases for binding. As you tighten the cases it can pinch the bearings and cause binding. I used really small spaces between the cases and now my tranny spins super smooth and free.
01-26-2004 | 04:01 PM
#7662
Originally posted by wyd
Clean all the bearings and then check the transmission cases for binding. As you tighten the cases it can pinch the bearings and cause binding. I used really small spaces between the cases and now my tranny spins super smooth and free.
Clean all the bearings and then check the transmission cases for binding. As you tighten the cases it can pinch the bearings and cause binding. I used really small spaces between the cases and now my tranny spins super smooth and free.
01-26-2004 | 05:40 PM
#7664
binding in tranny case
I used a dremel sanding bit #407 to sand the case were the outdrive bearings sit . The bit is almost the exact size of the bearing + it doesnt remove alot so its hard to overdo it.
01-26-2004 | 05:44 PM
#7665
Tech Rookie
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 17
From: Holdin down the "330" A-Town
binding
Also by loose screws in the trans cases this could alter the shock towers by making them "wiggle" because of the loose screws. Un less you used spacers...but then your letting dirt in to the trannys....Also going nuts with the sanding will create "wobble" in the diffs themselves..there is a fine ling between loose and to loose.