63 Diff for a Fuelie
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From: High Mountains of New Mexico
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I replaced the original 4.11 my '63 Z06 tanker came from the factory with, with a 4.56 unit, and I like it much better for street cruising and stop light Grand Prix driving.
Burning Brakes
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From: Captain Cook Hawaii
Gary;
Thank You for the details! .... How did you shim the case to the carrier?; old stock early shims or the shim pack and surface grind for the "Final" [pattern plus pre-load]
I apologise if I am being a bit nosy........The old stuff is gone for sure. Great workmanship!
Aloha,
Rene'
PS, Did the ARP ring bolts have the proper shoulder?
R.
Thank You for the details! .... How did you shim the case to the carrier?; old stock early shims or the shim pack and surface grind for the "Final" [pattern plus pre-load]
I apologise if I am being a bit nosy........The old stuff is gone for sure. Great workmanship!
Aloha,
Rene'
PS, Did the ARP ring bolts have the proper shoulder?
R.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Minnetonka, Mn
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Gary:
I would love to see a You Tube video doing your handywork on these diffs. I think Forum members would agree that it would be an interesting narrative and very instructive.
I would love to see a You Tube video doing your handywork on these diffs. I think Forum members would agree that it would be an interesting narrative and very instructive.
Le Mans Master
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From: Itasca IL
That looks great, Gary.
I bought some of Tom's gears just in case while they were still available a few years back. My intent on the 63 fuelie was to send the rear and the steering box to you on that car and have you do both. But once I went through the car, it turned out both were in fine order. Before you retire someday, I will definitely have you rebuild them.
I bought some of Tom's gears just in case while they were still available a few years back. My intent on the 63 fuelie was to send the rear and the steering box to you on that car and have you do both. But once I went through the car, it turned out both were in fine order. Before you retire someday, I will definitely have you rebuild them.
