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Ed Wright 02-24-2017 01:07 PM

Re: What Works and What Doesn't
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Rsmith38 (Post 527849)
I have also used the Awesome orange from dollar Stores - works well.
They also have a refill bottle (clear plastic, yellow liquid) for $1 which makes 3 to 5 refills - for a couple of bucks you can do a trailer! Stuff also cleans under hood on used cars, Spray on - let sit, Hose off!

Good stuff!

Larry Hill 01-19-2018 09:17 AM

Re: What Works and What Doesn't
 
Working on the Drag Pack that has a S 60 Dana housing. Is it neat or what, it has screw adjusters to set the back lash and carrier bearing preload . No more spreading the case and adjusting the carrier with shim packs.

What doesn't work is calling the tech line and receiving incorrect information. I did some further looking on their web sight and found the correct procedure to set preload. I'm real happy I double checked, it saved me a bad day at the races, money for parts, and a lot of work.

Its a good product, I think.

Tom Goldman 01-19-2018 10:51 AM

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I'm all for clean and shiny cars ,but over the Winter a lot of racers forget about one of the most important things ,other than a win light , Brakes !
Take some time to inspect the hoses. ... if they are more than five years old replace them ,they are cheap insurance.
Flush out the old brake fluid and replace it with quality racing brake fluid like Wilwood's 570 Plus ,or other high quality DOT 4 fluid.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic ,it absorbs moisture and over time becomes corrosive to your steel and aluminum brake components .
We all want to keep the shiny side up !

Jeff Niceswanger 01-19-2018 01:37 PM

Re: What Works and What Doesn't
 
I always had issues with rear end seepage after a few months of racing . The bolts, even though they are self locking with Loctite always pounded out the gasket and leaked .. This gasket ends all that. It's a steel shim with reusable gasket material on both sides... and their cheap ..


Lube Locker Ford 9" Differential Gasket

https://www.amazon.com/Lube-Locker-F...ds=Lube+locker

Eman 01-19-2018 04:59 PM

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Never wasted my time with a gasket on a 9". A tube of Ultra Black RTV and self locking nuts on the studs works for me. I used copper washers under the nuts.

Jeff Niceswanger 01-19-2018 05:37 PM

Re: What Works and What Doesn't
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Eman (Post 554170)
Never wasted my time with a gasket on a 9". A tube of Ultra Black RTV and self locking nuts on the studs works for me. I used copper washers under the nuts.

I tried that Eman ..Pounded that sealer right out of there. Took a while to start leaking, but eventually,it would. I ended up using a Loctite red gasket maker, which set up like stone when the 2 parts were crushed together, but it's next to impossible to get apart without a chisel ! These gaskets don't leak, or crush

Alan Nyhus 01-22-2018 03:42 PM

Re: What Works and What Doesn't
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger (Post 554173)
I tried that Eman ..Pounded that sealer right out of there. Took a while to start leaking, but eventually,it would. I ended up using a Loctite red gasket maker, which set up like stone when the 2 parts were crushed together, but it's next to impossible to get apart without a chisel ! These gaskets don't leak, or crush

This stuff really works on differentials. -Al

https://www.permatex.com/products/ga...-gasket-maker/

Chuck Beach 01-23-2018 08:45 PM

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This stuff has to be the best stuff on the planet. A little out of my price range .
http://www.chemicalguys.com/

Rat Raceway 01-23-2018 10:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck Beach (Post 554403)
This stuff has to be the best stuff on the planet. A little out of my price range .
http://www.chemicalguys.com/

Adams polishes is even better!

http://adamspolishes.com

Larry Hill 01-26-2018 03:32 PM

Re: What Works and What Doesn't
 
Don't work: Spools with .002 run-out on the pilot for ring gear, and .003 run-out on ring gear flange. Impossible for me to get .008 to .010 backlash and good contact area. A new one is on its way.


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