Building Diffs
#2
I know its a cliche, but take your time. Study everything carefully in the manual.
Once everything is into position, screw the centre bolt up a few turns, move the diff halves opposite directions, forward and back, tighten and repeat until the diff is correctly tightened.
This should even out the grease in the diff and onto the plate areas.
If the diff slips under load when you try the car, stop, and get it tightened, or it will overheat and can melt very quickly...
hope that helps
Once everything is into position, screw the centre bolt up a few turns, move the diff halves opposite directions, forward and back, tighten and repeat until the diff is correctly tightened.
This should even out the grease in the diff and onto the plate areas.
If the diff slips under load when you try the car, stop, and get it tightened, or it will overheat and can melt very quickly...
hope that helps
#3
No, its not hard at all. Here is a very good guide how to do it.
http://www.alexanderhagberg.com/set.htm
http://www.alexanderhagberg.com/set.htm
#4
I know its a cliche, but take your time. Study everything carefully in the manual.
Once everything is into position, screw the centre bolt up a few turns, move the diff halves opposite directions, forward and back, tighten and repeat until the diff is correctly tightened.
This should even out the grease in the diff and onto the plate areas.
If the diff slips under load when you try the car, stop, and get it tightened, or it will overheat and can melt very quickly...
hope that helps
Once everything is into position, screw the centre bolt up a few turns, move the diff halves opposite directions, forward and back, tighten and repeat until the diff is correctly tightened.
This should even out the grease in the diff and onto the plate areas.
If the diff slips under load when you try the car, stop, and get it tightened, or it will overheat and can melt very quickly...
hope that helps
#6
Tech Elite
iTrader: (16)
On exit from a slow corner or from a standing start with hard throttle application, a slipping diff will make a short sound very much like the sound a cat makes when a rocking chair accidentally squashes its tail.
Sorry, I don't have a rocking chair at the moment, or I'd post a recording...
Sorry, I don't have a rocking chair at the moment, or I'd post a recording...
#10
Building Diffs is only difficult if you don't have any patience. There are a lot of small parts involved with a ball diff.
#12
Tech Regular
If you let it slip on the track, it'll only harm your diff. So don't check it on the track. Just build your diff with a lot of patience. Install it in your car and check diff slippage by blocking the spur and one rear wheel. For instance: Block the left rear tire with your left hand. At the same time, block your spur gear with the same hand. Now gently try to turn your right rear wheel with your right hand. If you can actually feel it will turn, stop and tighten your diff a little bit untill your diff won't be able to slip.
Set your diff a the loosenest setting at first; run a few laps (gently on the throttle) and then check your diff if it's slipping. If it is, tighten it a little bit more and repeat the procedure untill your diff has 'broken in' and runs smooth.
Good luck.
PS. Use the right lubrication.
Set your diff a the loosenest setting at first; run a few laps (gently on the throttle) and then check your diff if it's slipping. If it is, tighten it a little bit more and repeat the procedure untill your diff has 'broken in' and runs smooth.
Good luck.
PS. Use the right lubrication.
#13
Tech Elite
iTrader: (134)
yep
On exit from a slow corner or from a standing start with hard throttle application, a slipping diff will make a short sound very much like the sound a cat makes when a rocking chair accidentally squashes its tail.
Sorry, I don't have a rocking chair at the moment, or I'd post a recording...
Sorry, I don't have a rocking chair at the moment, or I'd post a recording...
#15
if she barks like a dog, stop immediately and check em out. their still too loose
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