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Re: gt-6 diff in a 75 spitfire?

To: rstieg <rstieg@ci.bartlett.tn.us>
Subject: Re: gt-6 diff in a 75 spitfire?
From: Tom Strange <jantoms@vbe.com>
Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 22:08:36 -0800
Cc: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Classic Autosports Ltd
References: <199812031443.IAA02557@postal.magibox.net>
Rick,
  Personally, I wouldn't do it.  A locked diff on the street is hard on tires, &
difficult to drive.
Just my opinion....
Tom Strange, Classic Autosports Ltd., Appleton, Wi.,  920-733-5013

rstieg wrote:

> Since I have a half-inch "play"in the diffy on the car, I looked in the
> attic and what did see, but a gt-6 diff and several bits of
> drivetrain. (friend moved and I agreed to 'store' the stuff)  He said the
> spider gears were welded and the thing was under a spit
> x-crosser.  questions:
>         1. does it "bolt" right up-is the splines on the driveshaft the same?
>         2. what about a 'solid' rear end with no posi-track for the street?
> thanks in advance.
> rick stieg '75 spit




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