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1974 Chevy Short Step - Auburn Gear LSD
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 to be removed from the cabinet...  to be removed from the cabinet and dried with compressed air.  Mike applied red Loctite to...  Mike applied red Loctite to the ring gear retaining bolts.  The Timken bearings were pressed...  The Timken bearings were pressed onto the Auburn LSD before the ring gear was bolted on.  Fresh from the steam cabinet,...  Fresh from the steam cabinet, the ring gear was still quite hot.  Still hot meant the ring gear...  Still hot meant the ring gear was expanded enough for Mike to easily slip it onto the Auburn LSD. Auburn Gear advises using heat to expand the ring gear for installation, stating specifically NOT to use a torch.  Mike used the air impact gun...  Mike used the air impact gun to draw the ring gear up evenly, ensuring it was not cocked at any point.  Manuel used an air angle grinder...  Manuel used an air angle grinder with a 40-grit disc to surface the face of the differential housing.  Afterward, Manuel flushed...  Afterward, Manuel flushed the old gear oil and grit out with a spray can of brake cleaner...  ...then used compressed air...  ...then used compressed air to blow the housing dry.
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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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