Cita
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| posted on 30/7/04 at 12:46 PM |
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Thanks Bob,that's at least an honest answer.
I used the sleeve system 'cause than the original wheelhub could be used and a simple lathe job(which i have to hand out) would do it,obviously
not.
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ja99a
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| posted on 13/3/05 at 11:05 PM |
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About the diff fitted on the plumbers blocks
I am interested in the lsd with the holes blocked up & fitted on the plumbers block bearings, exactly what type of diff is it, is it the Atlas
style?, can any other type be used? if so suggestions would really help.
What grease would you suggest?
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Rorty
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| posted on 8/4/05 at 01:18 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ja99a
I am interested in the lsd with the holes blocked up & fitted on the plumbers block bearings, exactly what type of diff is it, is it the Atlas
style?, can any other type be used? if so suggestions would really help.
What grease would you suggest?
I haven't used an Escort diff, but I've used plenty of other makes such as Mini and Golf. I usually slip an aluminium cover over them
(some diff castings are'nt as "complete" as the Escort one) and fill them with the recommended lubricant as specified for the
original car.
If you search through the BEC and Mid Engine sections I've posted some descriptions and pics of such setups.
Cheers, Rorty.
"Faster than a speeding Pullet".
PLEASE DON'T U2U ME IF YOU WANT A QUICK RESPONSE. TRY EMAILING ME INSTEAD!
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NS Dev
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| posted on 8/4/05 at 07:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Cita
Thanks for the reply NSDev but i dont see the picture for me.
What is a plummer bearing block?
The sprocket replacing the crown wheel must be mighty small to fit inside the diff housing as i understand the housing is used? Aldo i only have the
Merc diff to compare with there is ample room to mount something bigger than the original crown wheel.
For the moment i have set the diff approach aside and strongly think about going the solid axle route with trailing arms.
Long time since I saw this thread, and I think Rorty has answered along the same lines as me, but in answer to the above,
No, you don't use the diff casing as in the middle bit of the axle! Take the differential out of the axle, and look at it. Most plate type
limited slip diffs have a cylindrical steel outer "drum" to house the planet gears, output gears and clutch mechanism.
If you remove the crwonwheel from this setup, and bolt on a sprocket, then mount the diff in plummer block bearings a bit like this one
Then make output flanges which fit the output gear internal splines. Then weld discs into each of the 4 "holes" in the diff drum, and
drill and tap one of these to accept a grease nipple and one to take a drain plug (short bolt)
Job done, limited slip diff to connect to a chain drive and easily mount to your chassis.
ooops, forgot, you need to make a seal arrangement on each output shaft to prevent the grease coming out!
[Edited on 8/4/05 by NS Dev]
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