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RE: Rear diff main seal

To: "'Btp44@aol.com'" <Btp44@aol.com>
Subject: RE: Rear diff main seal
From: "Lumia, John" <jlumia@ball.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 13:25:20 -0600
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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