Hmmmm... wonder why this diff isn't very smooth

[BigPun76]

So, I decided to bust into the Stealth in one of the 10Ts I recently purchased. When the truck first arrived I of course gave it a once-over and grabbed the spur to see how the diff felt. Well, it wasn't real promising so I put the whole thing away for a bit.
Popped it open tonight to see this:



and this:



Yep, NO diff rings (still had diff balls though! ) and black grease that is more like 200,000 mile oil that hasn't been changed...

So, I bagged all this up and I'll continue another day after I get some stuff ordered!

Just a little cleaning (HA!), some diff rings, new diff balls, new bearings and I'll be back in business!

[slotcarrod]

Wow, some people!!!!

[SFC K]

That will ruin a diff right there! What makes it worse is the mess it makes.

[Charlie don't surf]

Holy crap no rings

[CamplinP]

You guys don't know about this weight saving speed secret? Can even work better with one!

[RichieRich]

Just when you think you've seen everything...LOL!

[LTO_Dave]

No rings to rule them all!

At least they used lots of grease to create less friction.

[BigPun76]

I'm guessing they were going for direct drive...???
The slipper was cranked ALL the way down on it as well... Along with the slipper pad that wasn't seated correctly between the plates so it is kinda iffy now
I've got it slightly compressed to try to flatten it back out.

Also: what is the purpose of the felt between the motor plate and the trans case? To keep dust out of the top shaft bearing? That's the only logical thing I could think of...

Allen

[wait a minute]

Also: what is the purpose of the felt between the motor plate and the trans case? To keep dust out of the top shaft bearing? That's the only logical thing I could think of...



yes, to keep dirt out of the transmission. they came in felt in the kits and some company who slips my mind currently made neoprene ones to replace the felt.

[Lonestar]

"due to the nature of the hobby...."

[teman]

You guys got me thinking about issues like this... in a b3 transmission I bought with a buggy a while back, I cracked it open last night and I found out there were no bushings or bearings in the the diff WTF Just thought I'd share