Differential Question
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Race Director
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From: Winston Salem NC
Differential Question
Checked all the differential posts that I could find, but I couldn't find any info on the torque specs for the diff cover bolts.
Mine is a '78, with a 3.08 rear end, 6 cover bolts.
For that matter, where can dig up a good set of torque specs on the car?
BTW, great differential posts! learned a lot. ('cept for the torque on the cover bolts
)
Thanks
Mine is a '78, with a 3.08 rear end, 6 cover bolts.
For that matter, where can dig up a good set of torque specs on the car?
BTW, great differential posts! learned a lot. ('cept for the torque on the cover bolts
)Thanks
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
From the Chevy 1978 chassis service manual, Rear Axle, 4B-21...
Carrier cover, 50 ft lbs.
Filler Plug, 20.
Pinion lock screw, 20.
Bearing caps, 55.
Ring gear bolts, 55.
The factory SM is indispensable.
Carrier cover, 50 ft lbs.
Filler Plug, 20.
Pinion lock screw, 20.
Bearing caps, 55.
Ring gear bolts, 55.
The factory SM is indispensable.
)
Le Mans Master
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Posts: 7,353
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
They can cost you a bit thru some of the typical Vette vendors, but you may find a bargain on fleaBay...
For whatever reason, the '78 book is an all inclusive Chevy book, so a lot of guys get the '79.
For whatever reason, the '78 book is an all inclusive Chevy book, so a lot of guys get the '79.
