New diff cover installed

[slant6billy]

About time I put this on. It was a straight up swap for a spent holley carb. It came with a new gasket and hardward bolts. However, the new bolts were a bit too long and bottomed out too soon, so I reused the original black bolts.

3 bottles of new gear oil and a quick blat up and down the road.

Damn good Saturday

 

[Jack Meoff]

Well done!!

 

[slant6billy]

I got some raz'n on using 3 bottles. Don't know if it just me, but I fill till it runs from the hole. I also have the car pitched so the front of the diff pointed slightly downward. After wasting two 7 1/4s, one 8 1/4, one 8 3/4, I have been real over the top with differential and rear care. I have not destroyed any rear since be proactive to oiling and service. Believe me, I have been know to be abusive to drivetrain in my driving habits, so good maintenance is my only safety.

 

[Aspen500]

The black bolts look better than the chrome (I assume?) ones would. Gives a little contrast.

 

[slant6billy]

I just know my luck. That new hardware would have ended my day quicker than 1/4 mile. I hate breaking new stuff. I hit the cover with some tack rags and then some rattle can clear. Hope that slows any pitting or rust.

 

[Superpac Ninja]

i got one thats not on blue yet ,it came with a thin paper gasket and i was told to throw it in the garbage as there junk and to get some sealer in a tube and use it ,apparently the odds of a leak are less ,,anyone heard of this ??

 

[slant6billy]

The gasket may be ok to use. If you spray it with hi- tack uniformly, it should hold. the diff is not holding a huge amount of pressure. Just make sure the housing surface is clean. The dude who pulled the ford 9 inch out to put this 8 1/4 in my Volare gooped it up with RTV and it leaked. I have a ripped white tee shirt under my diff the last 2 days and no leaky yet. Remember 35 ft pounds in a cross pattern tightening to get it to lay even.

 

[Aspen500]

Trick is to use the correct type of RTV, I recommend gray or better yet, Chrysler sells a specific RTV for diff covers that's more or less red in color. Make sure both surfaces are PERFECTLY clean. A good brake cleaner or rubbing alcohol will do. There can't be any trace of oil or the RTV won't adhere. Then, you only need about a 1/8"-3/16" bead. Snug the bolts, wait a few minutes and then torque them. If time allows, let it cure 12-24 hours before refilling. Although at work, we refill right away or soon after installing the cover. Never had any come back leaking,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,yet.