13-04-2024, 08:59 AM
(13-04-2024, 05:51 AM)Graham Barker Wrote: My 1937 Ruby differential has about 5 degrees of back lash measured by rotating the flange at the input to the torque tube. The differential is a bit growly under load and quieter when load comes off.
Can any useful improvement be made using the adjusters at the back of the differential housing to compensate for crown and pinion wear. I have read Woodrow and some forum threads and articles, but have trouble deciding whether this adjustment is going to be of benefit in this case or will it cause damage. I realise that wear in other components will also be contributing to the backlash. Do people know if the crown and pinion wear is the main cause of backlash? Is this amount of wear serious warranting a complete overhaul? The car appears to have only done 90,000 miles in its life so far and from now on will only be used for occasional outings and club runs, probably only doing 500-600 miles per year.
I would appreciate advice from members on this.
Regards
Graham Barker
Are you putting some drag directly on the crown wheel when you make that measurement? I usually stick a finger in through the drain hole to provide some resistance.