Berry, thank you for your suggestions, these make sense. It's interesting
that I may have an older diff in this car. Could you tell me where the Moss
information can be found? I didn't see it on their website. Maybe there
are other things like this this that I should know about. John
> John-According to Moss, the change in spacer types took place at CC61570,
> which is early '71,. It is possible that a previous owner had replaced the
>
> diff on your car as it sounds like yours is the earlier type. I don't know
> if
> one type of seal is better than the other. If the seal track isn't too
> deep
> or rough, a little work with emery cloth might be all that is required
> instead of the speedi sleeve. While you have the diff out you might
> consider
> drilling&tapping for the drain plug that the factory eliminated. Also,
> check
> the axle seals and the area around the mounting studs for cracks. You are
> right about locking wire being used instead of a cotter pin.
> Berry
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