08-07-2024, 11:25 AM
Probably caught it early as all bearings are all in good condition. One score mark on the diff casing but only 1MM deep.
From the smell, at some time the diff had the wrong oil in it, but does not appear to have caused any damage.
Had to get the drive coupling on the end of the torque tube in the 'big' press up on the farm. Read 6 tons before the
coupling let go of the shaft with a big bang !.
Completely dismantled now and spent a lot of time cleaning everything ready for a coat of paint.
Some new parts have arrived, and hopefully will get a new crown wheel and pinion ordered near the end of this week.
A couple of parts though might be 'unobtainium' so might end up asking on here if anyone has spares.
Setting up the new diff will be interesting but done a lot of reading up on a few sites where others have done the job.
Fingers crossed.
Martin, GM6VXB
From the smell, at some time the diff had the wrong oil in it, but does not appear to have caused any damage.
Had to get the drive coupling on the end of the torque tube in the 'big' press up on the farm. Read 6 tons before the
coupling let go of the shaft with a big bang !.
Completely dismantled now and spent a lot of time cleaning everything ready for a coat of paint.
Some new parts have arrived, and hopefully will get a new crown wheel and pinion ordered near the end of this week.
A couple of parts though might be 'unobtainium' so might end up asking on here if anyone has spares.
Setting up the new diff will be interesting but done a lot of reading up on a few sites where others have done the job.
Fingers crossed.
Martin, GM6VXB