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Offline Da67goatman

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Cleaning Diff Have questions
« on: October 19, 2010, 01:10:29 pm »
I am cleaning up my 14 bolt FF and changing the fluid since its never been done.  I drained the fluid but everything is coated in sludge, how should I clean this off?  Kerosene?  Also How much fluid need to go back in, I bought a Gallon just in case.  Thanks.
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2010, 01:38:24 pm »
Question 1. I used break cleaner not saying its the right way though....
Question 2. I always fill them up til it comes out of the hole.....
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2010, 02:07:11 pm »
Quote from: three8six on October 19, 2010, 01:38:24 pm
Question 1. I used break cleaner not saying its the right way though....
Question 2. I always fill them up til it comes out of the hole.....

Me too on both counts.
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2010, 04:52:52 pm »
Can I get a second opinion on what this is?  My father and I seem to agree that it is a cone type mechanical locker, Just that neither of us have ever seen one.
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2010, 06:06:32 pm »
My neighbor ( ex-jeep racer) seems to think its a detroit locker.  I need help, we just don't have enough experience to clearly id it.
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2010, 06:57:53 pm »
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380277485566&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Looks like a Gov-Loc to me.  Do you have an options list in your glove box?  G-80 is the RPO code...
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2010, 01:24:07 pm »
How do I get the carrier out?  Pulled axle shafts already, removed main caps, but it only comes out like 1/4in at best.  Do I have to pull the pinion, i really don't want too unless I have to.
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2010, 02:18:00 pm »
Never mind I got it, didn't know about the adjusters, lossened them and it popped right out.
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2010, 10:41:12 am »
Factory Eaton Locker.
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2010, 03:18:18 pm »
I heard somewhere that they are rebuildable, with better components.  Is this true? and where would I get a rebuild kit?
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2010, 08:12:19 pm »
Newbie questions!  ???
So a Gov-Loc is a Factory eaton?
What can i expect from a setup like this? why would you have to build it up to make it better?
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2010, 08:56:15 pm »
Quote from: Da67goatman on October 22, 2010, 02:18:00 pm
Never mind I got it, didn't know about the adjusters, lossened them and it popped right out.

Make sure you set the preload and backlash when you put it back in.
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2010, 10:25:42 pm »
Yessir will be resetting everything cause i'm changing ratios, upgrading to a 3.42.  Should I change the bearings too or not?  They are not very worn, just very lightly from normal use, it is a low mileage rear.  Planing to do a rear disk swap in the future, wanted to do it then if I can.
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2010, 02:49:21 pm »
 ??? am i wrong about this factory eaton? any help ??
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Re: Cleaning Diff Have questions
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2010, 03:48:36 pm »
Eaton makes gov-lok thats the factory posi or limited slip.  I heard you could change the clutch material and get more positive engagement sooner, but I'm not sure where to get the stuff.
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