<VV> Diff leak

[Bryan Blackwell]

Hi Mark,

Good to hear you got it fixed, thanks for sending the update.

Happy Thanksgiving!

--Bryan

> On Nov 23, 2023, at 1:11 PM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> Here is an update on my differential leak.  Finley got it fixed. I had a
> couple of shafts so I chose the straightest, checking them in my lathe and
> dial indicator. Both seemed to be acceptable, the worst being about .004
> out. I also replaced the pilot bushing this time. Now the best part, I did
> use 2 seals, C495. The first seal fits tight just like you would expect. The
> 2ed seal is loose because of the "step " in the differential. My solution
> was to use some brass shim stock to build up the OD of the second seal. I
> found that .002 shim stock worked perfect. I used a small amount of gel
> superglue to attach the shim stock to the seal, perfect fit. Also used the
> factory split washer. Everything goes together fine. Attached are some
> pictures of my seal correction, I used my old leaky seals for my test
> fitting.
>