Diff query?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 6:51 pm
Hello All,
I am now at the stage of fitting the diff into my new chassis. It fits in fine which is great, but before I filled it with oil I thought I would give a quick check and turn the shafts. When I flicked round the output shafts they felt quite rumbly but I thought when the oil was in, it would be better. It was better, but now I'm paranoid about just accepting it and wonder if this is normal spider gear noise due to the shafts contra-rotating. When I turn the input flange all seems good, but I can't turn it fast enough to know how good. The diff was overhauled by a well known company, but I always wonder how much work is done once you pay for a sealed up unit
Usual parts used - seals, bearings, crush washer etc. But how well set up - who knows?
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Kev.
I am now at the stage of fitting the diff into my new chassis. It fits in fine which is great, but before I filled it with oil I thought I would give a quick check and turn the shafts. When I flicked round the output shafts they felt quite rumbly but I thought when the oil was in, it would be better. It was better, but now I'm paranoid about just accepting it and wonder if this is normal spider gear noise due to the shafts contra-rotating. When I turn the input flange all seems good, but I can't turn it fast enough to know how good. The diff was overhauled by a well known company, but I always wonder how much work is done once you pay for a sealed up unit
Usual parts used - seals, bearings, crush washer etc. But how well set up - who knows?
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Kev.