[TR] Replacing or rebuilding TR3A differential

[Tom Walling]

I have had my diff rebuilt by John Esposito at Quantumechanics in Connecticut. His website is "under construction" now, but you can email him at john at quantumechanics.com or call at (203) 463-8299. For years he has been the "gold standard" for all things British that have gears in them (diffs, overdrives, transmissions). But hurry - none of us are getting any younger...

> On 07/02/2020 1:39 PM jpaynepbr at cox.net wrote:
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> Dave,
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> Any competent off road shop can do this for you, my experience has been that if you bring them the parts, they can run through it in a few hours.
> 
> I replaced a broken ring and pinion on my TR3 a few years ago, the shop labor was less than $200
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Dave MacKay
> Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:24 AM
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: [TR] Replacing or rebuilding TR3A differential
> 
> The pinion gear in the 3.7:1 differential of my 1960 TR3A (s/n 68639L) broke a couple of teeth so that now I need to rebuild the differential and replace the crown and pinion gears. I’m intimidated by the repair because it looks like the repair requires more expertise that I have and because the TR3 service manual specifies special Churchill tools that I don’t have and that seem to be unavailable.
> 
> The idea of replacing the differential rather than rebuilding it holds considerable appeal. I’d welcome any suggestions from the list about
> - Where I might be able to source a working diff to replace mine with?
> - Any readily-available rear ends that I might be able to swap in (e.g., from another model or make of car)?
> 
> If a replacement isn’t feasible, I’d appreciate input from the list about:
> - Shops/mechanics that have experience rebuilding Triumph differentials
> - Where I could buy/rent/borrow the special Churchill tools that the service manual specifies
> - Alternatives to the Churchill tools (S101, M84, S4221, S103, M70, TS1, M85, S132/2)
> - Advice about other tools that will be needed (e.g., what size press) or outside services that would make the job easier
> 
> Of course any tales from those that have been there/done that would also be welcome.
> 
> Thank-you,
> 
> Dave MacKay
> 1960 Triumph TR3A, s/n 68639L
> near Toronto, Canada
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