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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Does anyone know of a good book or video(preferably book) on rebuilding differentials that would help in doing my Dana 44? I have done about everything on a motor and even helped rebuild trannys but never messed with a diff, and I want to do mine myself after I rebuild the trans.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Here's a good thread on the subject.

Gary

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ild-paper.html
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Get yourself a copy of Paul Zank's "Differential Rebuilding" DVD. It's what I used along with Gary Ramadei's paper when I rebuilt my diff. The DVD is well worth the money for what you will learn from it. It is a huge benefit to actually see someone perform the rebuilding operations. I probably watched the video three or four times before I started my rebuild.

www.technicalvideos.com

Good luck with your rebuild. I had a blast with mine.
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Originally Posted by CTVETTE78
Get yourself a copy of Paul Zank's "Differential Rebuilding" DVD. It's what I used along with Gary Ramadei's paper when I rebuilt my diff. The DVD is well worth the money for what you will learn from it. It is a huge benefit to actually see someone perform the rebuilding operations. I probably watched the video three or four times before I started my rebuild.

www.technicalvideos.com

Good luck with your rebuild. I had a blast with mine.


This and Gary was a major help. It was fun but I wouldn't have had a chance if I didn't have Gary mentoring me through the rebuilt process. Good luck
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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If you don't have the right tools/gages for rebuilding a differential...and don't want the expense of buying them...just have it done by a reputable rebuilder. Just my .02....
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http://www.lbfun.com/warehouse/tech_...nt_Rebuild.pdf

Here is a link to Gary's article, it is a great resource. Additionally, the link below I found has a lot of his other articles and random info for rebuilding lots of other c3 stuff.
http://www.lbfun.com/warehouse/tech_info/
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
If you don't have the right tools/gages for rebuilding a differential...and don't want the expense of buying them...just have it done by a reputable rebuilder. Just my .02....
My buddy closed his and his dads shop after his dad passed away. But he kept alomost everything. So I have access to every possible shop tool and press. But Tom's dad was the rear end guru not him. I have taught myself everything from body work and paint to transmissions. My dad taught me to rebuild engines, so I figure if I can tackle this I will feel good, however if after the research I still feel intimidated like I do now, I will send it off. :O)
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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I did my first TH 350 transmission rebuild with Boxwrench video this year. It turn out good. It nice having a video to go back and look at while putting it all back together. First you might want check out some short clips on you tube of the rebuild.

http://store.boxwrench.net/Rear-Axle...ideo_p_61.html
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