Future Diff swap to 3.27

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kevink
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Re: Future Diff swap to 3.27

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Fudgehog wrote:Just got it delivered. Between moving the pinion left and right there's no play for me.
That is not possible, or else the gear oil is masking the play. There will always be play due to backlash on a properly set up rear. The only way to check backlash is to pull the cover and check it with a dial indicator. Twisting the pinion counterclockwise and clockwise won't tell you anything.
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Re: Future Diff swap to 3.27

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When I spin the pinion I get a light click back and forth with about an 1/8 inch of play or so. It is barely discernable.

And Gene I doubt your diff is that bad. Probably over thinking it like I do with everything lol.
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