bradsan Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I'm staring at a differential carrier that was about to go back in the rear end of a '52 Chev before I noticed that one of the carrier bearings had spun on its journal.Everywhere I searched on the internet said the carrier is junk and to toss it. I did find one post that suggested dimpling the journal and using Loctite 630 but, wouldn't you know it , someone already got there before me and the journal was dimpled! No Loctite found however, maybe it didn't exist when they repaired it and most likely that is why it failed againHaving access to a FRM ( favourite retired machinist) I'm wondering if the is any reason not to turn the journal down and resleeve it. Some posts talked about the carrier being hardened but my thought is that it would be just be high strength steel . The journal is just provides for a friction fit and doesn't actually take any wear. The bearing is what takes all of the wear and that is why it is hardened. Could try and find another carrier but the machinist is close and would be less work.Thoughts?ThanksBrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Nothing wrong with your plan, I would do the same....Good luck.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now