Dana diff rebuild with Eaton Trutrac, too much backlash?
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I agree.
Propshaft rotation is very minimal when set as specified.
I would reckon the "guy" simply threw it together without the measurements being even considered.
Diffs and Auto trans workings have always been "smoke and Mirrors" to me. Gregs write up a while back lessened that with diffs.
Propshaft rotation is very minimal when set as specified.
I would reckon the "guy" simply threw it together without the measurements being even considered.
Diffs and Auto trans workings have always been "smoke and Mirrors" to me. Gregs write up a while back lessened that with diffs.
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Not immediately as I am hors de combat.
I would explain to the builder that it should be MAX 10 thou backlash at the crownwheel and that this is far more. There is also the matter of teeth engagement, i.e. the teeth of the pinion not being in the correct depth of engagement, and correct vertical position on the crownwheel. This is also a matter of needing bearing-off trial and error adjusting and pinion depth adjusting.
It might be worth your talking to another diff specialist before you go to the rebuilder to complain to get another opinion?
I would explain to the builder that it should be MAX 10 thou backlash at the crownwheel and that this is far more. There is also the matter of teeth engagement, i.e. the teeth of the pinion not being in the correct depth of engagement, and correct vertical position on the crownwheel. This is also a matter of needing bearing-off trial and error adjusting and pinion depth adjusting.
It might be worth your talking to another diff specialist before you go to the rebuilder to complain to get another opinion?
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Was the casing you sent him a DANA case or a Salisbury?
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They clearly didnt know they need shims, measuring decvices, and / or a set of setup bearings and just slapped it together. Modern difs are precision built and can be 'slapped back together" older stuff was machined with far less precision and standard inch deliniated R&P's were designed to be used on a wide variet of cases from Jeeps to Jaguars. They need to be properly setup and that takes time and know how.
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I will wait until Greg gets a chance to film his showing much less movement.
i am pretty annoyed by this.
i supplied the diff and gears, removed IRS and delivered/collected it 2 hrs away.
paid close to $8000 Canadian dollars for this rebuild. Admittedly many hours accumulated removing Ziebart. But still, I feel a little screwed right now.
i am pretty annoyed by this.
i supplied the diff and gears, removed IRS and delivered/collected it 2 hrs away.
paid close to $8000 Canadian dollars for this rebuild. Admittedly many hours accumulated removing Ziebart. But still, I feel a little screwed right now.
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dana case, no drain plug.
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Nick:
These are the things I would ensure are checked and measured and are made dead right, especially as you supplied new gears, the positioning and shims used in the old ones will NOT be right:
These are the things I would ensure are checked and measured and are made dead right, especially as you supplied new gears, the positioning and shims used in the old ones will NOT be right:
- The pinion height (ie how far the pinion pokes into the casing) affects the engagement of the pinion teeth into the crownwheel.
- The lateral position of the crownwheel is controlled by the shims under the bearings that are installed on the Torsen unit.
- To get the correct engagement of the pinion teeth against the crownwheel teeth, these two have to be adjusted using shims and trial, measuring, and adjustment is the only way it can be done. Having an IDENTICAL inner bearing that is slightly eased so it is a sliding fit is essential to get these right
- You are looking to get the pinion teeth engaging in the middle of the crownwheel teeth, not too far up, nor down nor too far in or out. See point 8 for an excellent diagram in this link https://www.yukongear.com/blogs/12-t...sembly-setup_1
- Check that the crownwheel is bolted to the Torsen unit absolutely evenly, and that the correct mounting holes have been used. (my Eaton unit was drilled for two bolt diameter sizes)
- As I mention the unit MUST only use mineral diff oil, not synthetic and no additives.
- Finally, the DANA output shafts with their captive bearings you should examine to ensure they turn smoothly, they will almost certainly be fine, I would be astonished if they were not, but as everything is apart worth doing for peace of mind.
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these bearings were confirmed good last time around. I am concerned about the seals. I assume everything is going to be taken apart therefore seals will need to be replaced. The output seals were difficult to source, where are folks getting these from?
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The output seals on the DANA are just two O rings that go round the housing.
All you need to do is measure up the old ones and order them from an O ring making place. Or, alternatively, measure the ID of the groove in the housing and give them that plus the thickness needed.
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There is a thread on this subject:
Dana differential O-rings
Here's what was discussed / concluded,
After some research back then i found that it's (probably) a "British Standard size": BS148:
Dana differential O-rings
Here's what was discussed / concluded,
After some research back then i found that it's (probably) a "British Standard size": BS148:
O-ring 3/32" x 2 3/4" (BS148)
So ti's 3/32 inch thick with ID of 2.75 inch. Searching for "BS148" will give you sources in you area,
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