Posted by Keith in Washington [162.158.255.43] on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 18:52:17 :
In Reply to: Differential Gasket Thickness posted by Matt Wilson [108.162.221.17] on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 15:22:23 :
You mentioned using 3 gaskets on 3/4 ton WCs. That is correct in some cases. If the WC differential has a ring welded to it only 1 gasket is needed. There are several axle housings used on 3/4 tons. Both 8 3/4 and 9 5/8 differentials were used.
If I remember correctly. You need to confirm for yourself.
On early axles with 8 3/4 differentials one gasket was used.
On axles with no ring welded on with early 9 5/8 differentials 3 gaskets are needed.
On later axles with ring welded on and 9 5/8 differential one gasket is needed.
Converting early axles with 8 3/4 differentials to 9 5/8 differentials required 3 gaskets and a little grinding on the bottom lip.
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