Random Tech Questions

[KrazyKarl02]

Was there a puddle of melted wax down the fenderwell below it? Usually heat kills them when it melts that wax-like stuff and exposes the electronics to moisture.

No, bottom was solid.

[Eckert]

Seems like a repeat problem for this vehicle. Ideas?

MSD or HEI

[robertf03]

was the ballast resistor gone? the transistor that charges the - post on the coil overheats and thats what makes it puke the potting compound. without the resistor the amperage is way up.

[Hot Pocket]

Every time my truck has broken down, it has been the fault of the duraspark ignition module.

[breckboarder55]

So I'm going to purchase Juniors HP30. Since it has locking hubs, I won't mind running an auto locker. (although if I had the money, I would still want an ARB)

He said the R/P and diff have over 200k miles and have been sitting for two years. When I have it re-geared should I go a head and put in a full case like a Detroit? Or will I be fine with an Aussie with the stock carrier? I suppose I won't really know until I pull the diff cover and see?

[Eckert]

pretty sure the carrier doesn't suffer any wear unless the pinion make whoopie with it.

[mudtoy67]

You sure he doesn't have a posi in that axle? Last time I saw it did...you'd have to get a different carrier anyway (which he probably has laying around anyway )

[breckboarder55]

You sure he doesn't have a posi in that axle? Last time I saw it did...you'd have to get a different carrier anyway (which he probably has laying around anyway )

D30 3.73 carriers should be good for 3.73 and numerically higher.

If it has posi, he never mentioned it in the PMs about it.

[85cj7]

The carrier is not a wearable part just the carrier bearings which you should replace anyway. Buy a complete install kit, r/p, and locker of your choice and hand it to them, then walk away. It should be that easy.

[robertf03]

some good time killers, since cody's box is now unreadable

http://www.calibratedsuccess.com/Ass...%20Article.pdf

http://www.datafan.com/bimotion/2stroketheory.html

[85cj7]

What is the axle tube diameter on a ford 9"? I think it is 3" or 3.125" tube diameter. Anyone know? I bet BDR does.

[KrazyKarl02]

What is the axle tube diameter on a ford 9"? I think it is 3" or 3.125" tube diameter. Anyone know? I bet BDR does.

I think it is closer to 3.5", a little under that.

[85cj7]

3.25" maybe? I really have no idea. Maybe I can get sofia to go out and measure.

Ha! Measure my 9" that's funny. Just thought I would say it before someone else did. Ha!

[mudtoy67]

I don't remember off hand, but it's something just a little over 3". I can check mine tomorrow.

[85cj7]

Thanks BDR that would be cool. I need new spring plates to replace the stock ones so I can redrill the plates 1". Ballistic Fab is having a sale. The reasoning behind the question.