<VV> Trans/Diff Separation

[Mark Durham]

Harry, all that could be true, however, when I took my 62's apart to
inspect it, everythng screwed apart with a screwdriver as a lever,
very easy and smooth. Neither the trans or the diff had been apart in
48 years. So, its a mixed bag, go easy and if you need the
reinforcement (the big tools) you have been forwarned. :):)  Mark
Durham

On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Byron Comp <byron.comp at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Actually, Clark's (and probably other vendors also) sells a special tool which
> fits onto a 1/2" ratchet or extension and sort of wedges into the teeth of the
> side retainers ring and provides for a fairly smooth removal. The holding jig on
> the workbench is undoubtedly a good idea as in order to get enough purchase to
> turn the retainer ring you may need some extra muscle via a breaker bar.
>
> Good luck,
> Byron Comp
> '64 Monza Vert.
> Brrrrrrrrrrrr 22 degrees Gainesville, FL
>
>
>>Message: 4
>>Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:12:59 -0500
>>From: "Clark Hartzel" <chartzel at comcast.net>
>>Subject: <VV> trans/diff separation
>>To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>Message-ID: <14E25AB8D7D34ABB939219DB9A2A6FE9 at ClarkPC>
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>>There is a gasket between them which sticks sometimes depending on whether
>>the last guy used "stickum" to seal it.  Take a chisel and gently wedge it
>>between the surfaces.  If you "dent" the face be sure to file it flat before
>>reassembling.  This is an easy operation.  Just wait until you try to remove
>>the side retainers to remove the ring gear case.  You will invent new swear
>>words.  I suggest taking a punch and marking the position of the retainers
>>so you can put them back to the same adjustment.  Do not hammer on the teeth
>>to remove the retainers.  You will break them.  I use an old retainer with
>>holes drilled thru it for a round bar to gain leverage.  Put it teeth to
>>teeth against the stuck one.  I also have a holding jig bolted to my
>>workbench so you can bolt the diff in place while trying to unscrew the side
>>retainers.  After years of rust they can be a PITA to remove.  You need a
>>diff gasket kit to replace the big O-rings and stub axle side seals at
>>reassembly time.
>>Good luck, Clark Hartzel
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