Bob / Bob -
Sorry, I stand corrected RE my last email. I guess being burning hot
to the touch just didn't sound right to me. My lempert set didn't
come with the break in instructions so I can't say... I would still
check the oil!
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 6/22/05, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
> My "Lempert" gearset came with specific breakin instructions. I don't have
> them handy but if I recall breakin involved short, then increasingly longer
>runs
> with a sufficient cooling period in between (which implied the gears would
> run hot until fully broken-in). After a couple hundred miles an oil change
>was
> required.
>
> If you're sure you set to specs and there isn't a lot of noise you're
>probably OK.
> Be sure to complete the breakin and change the oil before your trip (check the
> oil, if it's really burnt you could have a problem).
>
>
> bs
>
> ***************************************************************
> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net
> '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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>
> Subject: Limpert Differencial Gear Set
>
>
> >I Have had a new differential gear set installed on my BJ7 as of last week. I
> > am experiencing the following.
> >
> > I run the car for about 20 to 30 Miles and the rear differential gets so hot
> > that you would burn your hand on it.
> >
> > The pinion and gears have been set up to specs for Backlash and Torque. Is
> > this normal for the gears and new bearings to wear in over a period of time?
> > to run hot. There is no noises and no leaks at all and the car seems to
>run
> > normal.
> >
> > We are off to Conclave on Saturday for about a 700 mile trip and it is
> > beginning to worry me as to whether I should be taking the Healey.
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