Diff is overheating after rebuild

[rcx106]

Yep sorry, bad terminology.... there are guages at work for measuring rolling torque I just don't know the proper name.

I've started the work but need to stop as I need to pause as missing some tools that I won't be able to get until late next week

[rcx106]

All rebuilt with new pinion bearings. Reused old side bearings as they are super expensive and I'll have the chance to change them soon anyway when I fit my new diff locks. So I just set the used side bearings to a third of the factory preload. The diff now runs super cool! So the problem appears to have been due to the used bearings being preloaded to "new bearing" specs.

[rcx106]

.... so happy to have low ratio back! Forgot what it feels like to drive the car with correct ratios!!!

[Nighthawk]

Amazing what happens when the bearings aren't being burnt out

Glad it's sorted