Of course it's at the very last step of the differential rebuild when vice let's go and the carrier case hits the ground sending the pinion through the ring gear...
Last step in the procedure is to apply a little load and check the backlash markings with paint.
I suppose it's a matter of physics. When a 30-ish pound pumpkin lands on the pinion the ring gear teeth simply snap.
Crap.
Key learnings:
1. Check Vice tension frequently.
2. Complete rotation of ring gear before checking pattern.
3. Do not attempt to evaluate pattern while spinning the ring gear.
Well, with all the rain we've had, the lake level is above the launch ramp at hobie cove. Maybe I'll take the hobie cat out tomorrow.
Thud, followed by "Damn!"
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Thud, followed by "Damn!"
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Re: Thud, followed by "Damn!"
Ouch, hope it's just a 3:70 or 3:90 and not something special!
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Old enough to know better, too old to remember why!
1969 2000 solex mine since 1972, under resurrection. (Finally resurrected as of spring 2019!)
1969 Porsche 911s -worth more, but not as valuable! Gone!
2017 Lotus Evora 400 - Oh my!!
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Re: Thud, followed by "Damn!"
37x 10. Standard 2000