[Roadsters] '68 2000 Differential

[RWM]

The stock 2000 diff is a 3.7.  You could also consider a 1600 diff (3.9) 
for a little better performance off the line, albeit longer than the 
Dime's 4.62


On 6/26/2013 9:41 AM, Brad Rustin wrote:
> I am looking for some advice on finding a part or a replacement
> differential for my 1968 Datsun 2000 roadster.  The existing limited
> slip differential appears to be from a 510 station wagon (twenty three
> splines on axels) with a 4.62 ratio.
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> Upon inspection, the problem appears to be that whoever put the diff.
> together, may have used an improper, crushable pinion shaft spacer or
> any number of other possibilities.  Additionally, there is not a 4mm
> spacer behind the ring gear, but even after researching the issue, I am
> not sure the 4mm spacer is needed on this differential.  Despite all the
> clatter and banging coming from the diff., the gear teeth appear to be
> fine, with no chips or visible cracks.
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> Any ideas about locating a proper, crushable pinion shaft spacer for
> this differential or any ideas on who I can contact to discuss my
> dilemma would be greatly appreciated.
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> Brad