[6pack] Differential Questions

[Hunter, Darcy]

Rick's question below was convenient since I spent a few hours this past weekend cleaning and disassembling my differential with the intention of replacing the pilot shaft seals and the two side shaft seals.  Current problem is that while the flange on the pilot shaft came off easy, the side flanges
refuse to budge.  Sunday I ruined a cheap puller and went to get the best available at Autozone ($39.) and have really reamed on that baby with no results.  They are soaking in penetrating oil now but looking for advice.  Tighten harder?  Go to a machine shop for a press?  Apply my propane torch?
Any help appreciated.  

 

Well before I hit the send button, I did an archive search and found my answer.  Machine shop with press is the only answer.  I'll go that route and give an update.  Thanks to all those in the archives.

 

As an update, my plan for the winter was to drop the differential and all rear suspension components.  Clean, paint, new seals in diff, new trailing arm bushings, repair what I hoped was minor rust.  All going well except the problem with the flanges and as suspected by one list member, more rust
than expected.  Had to remove the breastplate and cut out an additional seven sections.  I plan to start fabricating the path pieces this weekend.  Lots of fun.  Thanks for the help on the flanges.

 

Darcy Hunter

No. Easton, MA

'73 TR6

 

Subject: [6pack] Differential mount bushes - rubber or poly?

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HI,

 

Dropping the differential for rebuilding and I was wondering what people liked for replacing the differential mounting bushes - rubber or polyurethane.  This is part of a total rebuild of the car, and I'm trying to find a way to improve the handling without making the ride too harsh for daily
driving.  I'm leaning towards rubber for vibration isolation but am curious what others have done.

 

Thanks!

Rick Lambour

 

1970 TR-6