Re: Differential gear change question
 

"Richard J Kinch" wrote in message...
> You must have misunderstood my questions if you think they suggest a
> lack of ability.

I understand your questions completely, and they have been answered here
adequately.

> There are various cases for various ranges of gear ratios.

Called carriers in every shop manual and parts house I have dealt with.

> I was simply asking if the bearing seats and other features in the axle
> housings are
> likewise varied and incompatible across gear ratios or ranges of gear
> ratios, since I have a swap in mind and don't want to tear into the
> differential to install a gear set that could turn out to be
> incompatible.

IMHO, a mechanic capable of gear setup would know that the bearing sets and
housings are the same regardless of gear ratio.

> This is just an arbitrary fact of the designs that can't
> be known except by revelation or a costly trial and error.

Not rocket science.

> In short, "Does a case with a 3.07 ring gear directly drop into an axle
> housing presently holding a case with 3.73 ring gear". Because I am
> told that these two cases won't accept the other's ring gear.

Correct. The cutoff is between 3.31 and 3.54 for the DANA 35. The higher
the numerical ratio the thicker the ring gear and therefore the mounting
flange on the carrier varies to compensate.

> One has to be wary about advice using various terms for parts, words
> that differ from the manufacturer's, which are themselves confusing. My
> questioning of non-standard terminology doesn't mean I don't understand
> what's going on or what's involved, it just means I want to make sure
> the advice is correct.

Again, no insult intended.
All that said, I have yet to attempt setting up my own gears, I have them
done by professionals.

Re: Differential gear change question
 

"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9898D4AB84B84someconundrum@216.196.97.131. ..
> Jeff Strickland writes:
>
> > You can swap the 3.07 carrier and ring gear into the pumpkin that
> > now houses the 3.73 carrier and gear.
>
> That's what I'm trying to confirm.
>
> I think the Chrysler manual calls it the "differential case", not the
> "carrier". The pumpkin they call the "axle housing".

That is correct. One thing that you will learn if you associate with
Chrysler Products for long, is that they just have to be different.

Earle



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Re: Differential gear change question
 

"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9898D4AB84B84someconundrum@216.196.97.131. ..
> Jeff Strickland writes:
>
> > You can swap the 3.07 carrier and ring gear into the pumpkin that
> > now houses the 3.73 carrier and gear.
>
> That's what I'm trying to confirm.
>
> I think the Chrysler manual calls it the "differential case", not the
> "carrier". The pumpkin they call the "axle housing".

That is correct. One thing that you will learn if you associate with
Chrysler Products for long, is that they just have to be different.

Earle



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Re: Differential gear change question
 

"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9898D4AB84B84someconundrum@216.196.97.131. ..
> Jeff Strickland writes:
>
> > You can swap the 3.07 carrier and ring gear into the pumpkin that
> > now houses the 3.73 carrier and gear.
>
> That's what I'm trying to confirm.
>
> I think the Chrysler manual calls it the "differential case", not the
> "carrier". The pumpkin they call the "axle housing".

That is correct. One thing that you will learn if you associate with
Chrysler Products for long, is that they just have to be different.

Earle



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Re: Differential gear change question
 

"Earle Horton" <el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote in message
news:45815cce$0$15520$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> "Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9898D4AB84B84someconundrum@216.196.97.131. ..
> > Jeff Strickland writes:
> >
> > > You can swap the 3.07 carrier and ring gear into the pumpkin
> > > that now houses the 3.73 carrier and gear.
> >
> > That's what I'm trying to confirm.
> >
> > I think the Chrysler manual calls it the "differential case", not the
> > "carrier". The pumpkin they call the "axle housing".
>
> That is correct. One thing that you will learn if you associate with
> Chrysler Products for long, is that they just have to be different.
>
By the way, if you do this, many people recommend new ring gear bolts, and
high strength thread locker on them.

Earle



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Re: Differential gear change question
 

"Earle Horton" <el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote in message
news:45815cce$0$15520$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> "Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9898D4AB84B84someconundrum@216.196.97.131. ..
> > Jeff Strickland writes:
> >
> > > You can swap the 3.07 carrier and ring gear into the pumpkin
> > > that now houses the 3.73 carrier and gear.
> >
> > That's what I'm trying to confirm.
> >
> > I think the Chrysler manual calls it the "differential case", not the
> > "carrier". The pumpkin they call the "axle housing".
>
> That is correct. One thing that you will learn if you associate with
> Chrysler Products for long, is that they just have to be different.
>
By the way, if you do this, many people recommend new ring gear bolts, and
high strength thread locker on them.

Earle



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Re: Differential gear change question
 

"Earle Horton" <el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote in message
news:45815cce$0$15520$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> "Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9898D4AB84B84someconundrum@216.196.97.131. ..
> > Jeff Strickland writes:
> >
> > > You can swap the 3.07 carrier and ring gear into the pumpkin
> > > that now houses the 3.73 carrier and gear.
> >
> > That's what I'm trying to confirm.
> >
> > I think the Chrysler manual calls it the "differential case", not the
> > "carrier". The pumpkin they call the "axle housing".
>
> That is correct. One thing that you will learn if you associate with
> Chrysler Products for long, is that they just have to be different.
>
By the way, if you do this, many people recommend new ring gear bolts, and
high strength thread locker on them.

Earle



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Re: Differential gear change question
 

Richard,

All the information you need to set up a differential is in the factory
service manual.

As an experienced Engineer you have the knowledge to complete the labor and
list of specialty required tools is in the back of each manual section and
drawing showing the tools in use..

Examples below:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...ance/tools.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...ce/tooluse.jpg

Just get yourself a manual, order the parts, assemble the tools, and get to
work...



"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9899A6A71C86someconundrum@216.196.97.131.. .
> JimG writes:
>
>> One with that ability would not be asking some of
>> these questions (difference between carriers, housings, and bearings).
>
> You must have misunderstood my questions if you think they suggest a
> lack of ability.
>
> Usenet is such a wonderful place to ask questions. Not only do you get
> technical advice, you also get the very core of your being picked apart
> and analyzed.
>
> There are various cases for various ranges of gear ratios. I was simply
> asking if the bearing seats and other features in the axle housings are
> likewise varied and incompatible across gear ratios or ranges of gear
> ratios, since I have a swap in mind and don't want to tear into the
> differential to install a gear set that could turn out to be
> incompatible. This is just an arbitrary fact of the designs that can't
> be known except by revelation or a costly trial and error.
>
> In short, "Does a case with a 3.07 ring gear directly drop into an axle
> housing presently holding a case with 3.73 ring gear". Because I am
> told that these two cases won't accept the other's ring gear.
>
> One has to be wary about advice using various terms for parts, words
> that differ from the manufacturer's, which are themselves confusing. My
> questioning of non-standard terminology doesn't mean I don't understand
> what's going on or what's involved, it just means I want to make sure
> the advice is correct.

Re: Differential gear change question
 

Richard,

All the information you need to set up a differential is in the factory
service manual.

As an experienced Engineer you have the knowledge to complete the labor and
list of specialty required tools is in the back of each manual section and
drawing showing the tools in use..

Examples below:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...ance/tools.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...ce/tooluse.jpg

Just get yourself a manual, order the parts, assemble the tools, and get to
work...



"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9899A6A71C86someconundrum@216.196.97.131.. .
> JimG writes:
>
>> One with that ability would not be asking some of
>> these questions (difference between carriers, housings, and bearings).
>
> You must have misunderstood my questions if you think they suggest a
> lack of ability.
>
> Usenet is such a wonderful place to ask questions. Not only do you get
> technical advice, you also get the very core of your being picked apart
> and analyzed.
>
> There are various cases for various ranges of gear ratios. I was simply
> asking if the bearing seats and other features in the axle housings are
> likewise varied and incompatible across gear ratios or ranges of gear
> ratios, since I have a swap in mind and don't want to tear into the
> differential to install a gear set that could turn out to be
> incompatible. This is just an arbitrary fact of the designs that can't
> be known except by revelation or a costly trial and error.
>
> In short, "Does a case with a 3.07 ring gear directly drop into an axle
> housing presently holding a case with 3.73 ring gear". Because I am
> told that these two cases won't accept the other's ring gear.
>
> One has to be wary about advice using various terms for parts, words
> that differ from the manufacturer's, which are themselves confusing. My
> questioning of non-standard terminology doesn't mean I don't understand
> what's going on or what's involved, it just means I want to make sure
> the advice is correct.

Re: Differential gear change question
 

Richard,

All the information you need to set up a differential is in the factory
service manual.

As an experienced Engineer you have the knowledge to complete the labor and
list of specialty required tools is in the back of each manual section and
drawing showing the tools in use..

Examples below:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...ance/tools.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...ce/tooluse.jpg

Just get yourself a manual, order the parts, assemble the tools, and get to
work...



"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9899A6A71C86someconundrum@216.196.97.131.. .
> JimG writes:
>
>> One with that ability would not be asking some of
>> these questions (difference between carriers, housings, and bearings).
>
> You must have misunderstood my questions if you think they suggest a
> lack of ability.
>
> Usenet is such a wonderful place to ask questions. Not only do you get
> technical advice, you also get the very core of your being picked apart
> and analyzed.
>
> There are various cases for various ranges of gear ratios. I was simply
> asking if the bearing seats and other features in the axle housings are
> likewise varied and incompatible across gear ratios or ranges of gear
> ratios, since I have a swap in mind and don't want to tear into the
> differential to install a gear set that could turn out to be
> incompatible. This is just an arbitrary fact of the designs that can't
> be known except by revelation or a costly trial and error.
>
> In short, "Does a case with a 3.07 ring gear directly drop into an axle
> housing presently holding a case with 3.73 ring gear". Because I am
> told that these two cases won't accept the other's ring gear.
>
> One has to be wary about advice using various terms for parts, words
> that differ from the manufacturer's, which are themselves confusing. My
> questioning of non-standard terminology doesn't mean I don't understand
> what's going on or what's involved, it just means I want to make sure
> the advice is correct.