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1974 Chevy Short Step - Auburn Gear LSD
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 Manuel removed the bottom...  Manuel removed the bottom bolts first to allow the gear oil to drain into a container placed below.  With the differential cover...  With the differential cover removed, Mike stamped a number 1 onto the left bearing cap and left-side face of the differential housing. He repeated the process by stamping a number 2 in the same places on the right side. All the parts must be refitted to their original location upon reassembly. Note the pinion shaft parallel to the right side of the ring gear.  Mike measured gear backlash...  Mike measured gear backlash before removing the stock '74 open differential.  Mike zeroed the dial indicator...  Mike zeroed the dial indicator and then rocked the ring gear...  ...to obtain a reading of...  ...to obtain a reading of 0.008 (eight-thousandths). Mike said this was the ideal clearance for a street application.  Manuel removed the pinion...  Manuel removed the pinion shaft lock screw before...  ...he was able to extract...  ...he was able to extract the pinion shaft.  Manuel pushed the flanged...  Manuel pushed the flanged end of the axle shaft inward to...  ...release the "C" clips retaining...  ...release the "C" clips retaining the axles.
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The Thinker??? - Haul Monitor
Ryan talks about the friendly badgering that goes on around the shop and overcoming obstacles that seemly pop up out of nowhere during a project....
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