Posted by Tommy on September 18, 2000 at 05:12:26:
In Reply to: Notchy Differential posted by Nelson on September 17, 2000 at 18:03:57:
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That sounds normal. I think all differentials i've touched have been like that. I have a 3.9:1 (non-L.S.D.) differential removed from a 1976. When I turn the drive shaft flange by hand everything rotates smoothly. When I turn the drive flanges in opposite directions, they feel notchy. The end cover is off and I don't see any worn teeth or metal particles. It seems that as the spider gears mesh to tight and they hang up a little as the top of each tooth passes. Should there be any notchiness as you turn the drive flanges or should they turn smoothly