Cool cars and CLC chat

[BMThiker]

Very likely due to the several studs around the bottom of the housing being beaten into obliteration on that trip. Or the pinion bearing taking a beating. It survived Mardi Krawl though. I think I chipped a small tooth sometime around then, and it became a larger issue in the last month when that tooth eventually got chewed up and spat out by the rest of the ring gear.

Here's the tooth that stuck to the magnet in the drain plug.

Here's the rest of the teeth resting on the bottom of the housing.

Here's the ring gear.

 

[BMThiker]

But this was not the replacement diff that was delivered to me at Katemcy by Georg (that's another story). I had to make my original diff that got us to TX in the first place get us home. It lasted this much longer.

 

[Bomar]

Rick you need a ring gear sponsorship.

 

[fountainhead]

Awesome, Rick. I'd love to learn how to setup diffs. Read about it, watched videos, etc, but it's still all magic to me.

 

[BMThiker]

The funny thing is that Just Differentials has an ATL warehouse not far from ACC. They just don't have a shop to do turnkey builds. Maybe one day they will. I will rep HARD then.

 

[BMThiker]

There's still a lot I haven't absorbed. I had James and Dugan both over my shoulder and double checking the "feel" of my work.

 

[jynx]

Diffs are one of those things that are scary as hell to fool with the first time, but once you peek behind the curtain and have a chat with the wizard, It starts to make sense. Awesome work Rick! And can I get some info on that bench doohickie, I need one of those. Is it rated for a 9.5 drop out?

 

[BMThiker]

Its adjustable like a pair of measuring calipers, so any size chunk will fit.
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-7020-Bench-Mounted-Holding-Fixture/dp/B00063XZ7Q?tag=ihco-20

 

[jynx]

Thank you sir, and the weight is more what I was wondering about.

 

[Bossman]

It's funny but the old guy that I sometimes get to set up my gears still uses a wooden match stick to judge the depth of engagement. If it doesn't distort the match stick it isn't deep enough, if it crushes it it's too deep, if it leaves a mark its just right. never had one fail yet...

 

[BMThiker]

Sounds about right. Depth of engagement is what you look for in the grease paint, first and foremost. Centered on the tooth is 2nd.

 

[Bossman]

Yes, he uses the paint to check center of the pattern and depth but still resorts to his old hot rod days for the match stick confirmation. I don't question his methods as the results speak for themselves

 

[wngrog]

This rant by Beno is a Mud Classic.

Contacting Beno/Onur at Land Cruiser Parts and Consulting:

 

[Bomar]

Sad that a 10 yr old MB had lost about $100k in value.

Great buy for someone needing a massive fast people mover. Maintenance will be a bitch.

2007 Mercedes S600 biturbo 510HP Luxury Autobahn Saloon

 

[BMThiker]

in other related MB news...who knew this about Steve Jobs?
California closes the Steve Jobs license plate loophole

 

[GOVT MULE]

This rant by Beno is a Mud Classic.

Contacting Beno/Onur at Land Cruiser Parts and Consulting:

It was absolutely the best thing I've read all day....In addition, I'm writing him in on the Presidential ballot....

 

[fountainhead]

This rant by Beno is a Mud Classic.

Contacting Beno/Onur at Land Cruiser Parts and Consulting:

Love it.

As one who finds Rand to be 'sophomoric', there's a whole lot of Atlas Shrugging in those sentiments.

 

[wct49]

This rant by Beno is a Mud Classic.

Contacting Beno/Onur at Land Cruiser Parts and Consulting:

 

[OGBeno]

Love it.

As one who finds Rand to be 'sophomoric', there's a whole lot of Atlas Shrugging in those sentiments.

More like "The Fountainhead"

 

[BMThiker]

Amazon deal today. Mobil1 is $23/handle, zero shipping if your are Prime.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JTUBTU2/?tag=ihco-20