HELP Please- 12 Bolt Eaton Differential 1966 Posi Traction Unit

[ssl78]

You shouldnt have to remove anything, if you push the axle all the way in once the pin is removed just enough but not all the way you should be able to get the c clip out. You also should be able to get the shim back in by rotating the diff pin in enough to get the shim back in. But you never want to take the pin out all the way out but if you do dont rotate the diff.

[earntaz]

A trick I learned many eons ago was to insert a 1" piece of hard foam rubber into the cross shaft hole on each side when removing the cross shaft. That will hold the gears and spacers in place. TAZ

[Judges4u]

Thanks Taz. Next time, I'll check the forum first. I've never had experience with a posi unit. The open DIFF, is so simple.

[Judges4u]

Thanks for the input. Hard lesson learned.

I took more pics, you can see the clip will not fall out. Pushed the axles in and tried to remove with a magnet. I guess what I need to do at this stage is get the pin back in after I get the bronze shim back in place behind the spider gear.

[Judges4u]

Question. Once I get the pin back in, you say I should be able to remove the clips? Thanks

[earntaz]

No -- once you get the pin out and secure the side gears, push the axles in (with brake drums removed) and the C-clip can be removed. To re assemble, push axles all the way in, slide C-clip onto end of axle and push axle back out. With C-clips installed and both axles pushed out, the shaft can be reinstalled -- you may have to wiggle the gears some to get the shaft aligned. TAZ

[Judges4u]

Gents,

Problem solved.

I rotated the pumpkin and was able to work the brass washer back in, and then I took two PVC pipe tubes and inserted where the pin slides through to keep the spider gears and washers from moving again. When that was done, the axles went in farther and I was able to remove the C clips. Thanks again for the help Brothers. S/F Goat

[earntaz]

Glad to help -- that is what this "insanity" is all about ... TAZ