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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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Default Differential removal install, handy tool.

I recently changed the differential over in my 70 and not having a transmission lifter I decided to fabricate a bracket that bolts to the top of the garage jack and the bottom of the diff to make changing the hefty lump easier by myself. The diff can be rotated 360 deg, it worked perfectly You can tow the diff round the workshop quite well this way too.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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THAT......is awesome!

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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 05:12 PM
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great idea
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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Nice job !
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 07:17 PM
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Nice homemade tool!
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 08:35 PM
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that is very cool!!!
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
THAT......is awesome!

<joking here, but>

THAT......IS CHEATING!!!

You have to truly suffer to enjoy your hobby! Without suffering it is a hobby that anyone can enjoy! That's wrong!


OK, had my fun, gonna do that if I ever need to remove the diff. Very, very cool.
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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Good idea
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Love it,
Shouldn't take more than 1/2hr to make one of these.
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by chevygod
<joking here, but>

THAT......IS CHEATING!!!

You have to truly suffer to enjoy your hobby! Without suffering it is a hobby that anyone can enjoy! That's wrong!


OK, had my fun, gonna do that if I ever need to remove the diff. Very, very cool.
Thanks guys, I used to bench press transmissions into 4 cyl cars etc but I'm too old for that stuff now
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Originally Posted by Haggisbash
Thanks guys, I used to bench press transmissions into 4 cyl cars etc but I'm too old for that stuff now
I remember carrying a 327 shortblock assy across the garage by hand when I was 20. It was great being immortal for awhile. Now I'll take all the cheats I can find, I paid my dues already!
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Done the workouts with the 4 speeds (Top Loaders and Muncies) and autos (lotsa GM's).

Still hate doing Chevy V8 factory Delco full sized starters. Make an adaptor for those that you can still get the bolts thru the starter and into the block, and I'd use it.

Or at least copy the hell out of it
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