Salisbury or Dana Diff?
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The question usually comes up relative only to mid-80s XJSs. In those cases the mystery is simply solved: Dana manufactured diffs don't have a drain plug; Salisbury diffs do have a drain plug.
AFAIK your Ser I would not have anything but a Salisbury, and from the pics I see that you do have a drain plug.
However....
The situation gets bit confusing as even the Salisbury made diffs are a kissin' cousin to the widely used 'Dana 44' differential. If any of the parts, including seals, look 'Dana-ish' and/or are cataloged for use in Dana differentials, it wouldn't be surprising.
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AFAIK your Ser I would not have anything but a Salisbury, and from the pics I see that you do have a drain plug.
However....
The situation gets bit confusing as even the Salisbury made diffs are a kissin' cousin to the widely used 'Dana 44' differential. If any of the parts, including seals, look 'Dana-ish' and/or are cataloged for use in Dana differentials, it wouldn't be surprising.
Cheers
DD
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Definately has a drain plug, and a Jaguar mechanic(40+ years experience) said it was a salisbury, Just the girl at the parts store put doubt in my mind. But in saying that she has been there quite a few years and has always been right before.
I've been using the same shop for 16 years and she has been there at least half of that.
Update, I should Know about the drain plug thing as my Jeep has 2 Dana diffs and no drain plugs major PITA
I've been using the same shop for 16 years and she has been there at least half of that.
Update, I should Know about the drain plug thing as my Jeep has 2 Dana diffs and no drain plugs major PITA
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If you have a four wheel drive oriented shop in your vicinity, they can probably make a
positive ID.
At one time, Spicer was a source for very similar differentials in domestic.
So, indeed, the geneaology is probably intertwined.
Your project is looking great.
Parts for old critters, always fun. I started a quest for a pair of spindle nuts for the VW semi derelict dune buggy in my drive. LH metric!!! I can only guess that it was made on a pan of early 60's vintage!! And, if I need a die to chase the spindle threads, that oughta be more fun!!!
The Jaguar was our transportation of choice yesterday. Coco likes riding in it. Not so much in the Jeep. I think he relates the latter to a dog catcher truck. Doesn't like getting in, but once in is OK.
Carl
positive ID.
At one time, Spicer was a source for very similar differentials in domestic.
So, indeed, the geneaology is probably intertwined.
Your project is looking great.
Parts for old critters, always fun. I started a quest for a pair of spindle nuts for the VW semi derelict dune buggy in my drive. LH metric!!! I can only guess that it was made on a pan of early 60's vintage!! And, if I need a die to chase the spindle threads, that oughta be more fun!!!
The Jaguar was our transportation of choice yesterday. Coco likes riding in it. Not so much in the Jeep. I think he relates the latter to a dog catcher truck. Doesn't like getting in, but once in is OK.
Carl
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AFIK and based on my experience, the Dana seal will not work. You need part number CBC006923. From my recollection when I tried this...The Dana seal will physically fit but had the Lip in wrong place so it wont seal properly on the pinion shaft.
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I need to identify diff because bearings are burnt and oil seals melted from the fire.
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