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ive got a spare diff now, with the hactual diffy bit broken so it doesnt share the power properly. but it would work perfectly if i took an arc welder to it and locked it up. how is it done tho? just literall weld up the mniddle bit  that bit? or is there more of a technique to it? its a english (timken) diff btw |
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Yea, just weld the spider gears all together. (I think that's right  |
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Clean all the oil out first before attempting.
Try to protect the CROWN wheel and pinion from any weld spatter as this will cause them to jam up (removing them is better).
I used dissimilar metal rods when my atlas diff was welded up. Normal rods are okay but can make the weld a bit weak. You need to have quite a bit of current to get good penetration same if you want to use a mig.
I will try to get some pics of my atlas diff as I have an LSD in now so it just sits as a spare.
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ok nice one, ive got an arc welder with some 10mm thick rods ;D ;D should do the job anyways  |
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neil
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Surely it wont be good for the car if you want to go round corners? wouldnt you risk breaking drive shafts ect?
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Last Edit: May 3, 2006 20:38:07 GMT by neil
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Nathan
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If i was you I would not do it, I did on an old axle ages ago and the car was fine in a straight line but wibblepoo on corners
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Thats my old one from my mk1 and has been sat in the back of a damp maestro for 2 1/2 year, but you get the idea. Atlas diffs are a bit easier to get to the spider gears than an english so you have to make sure you get a good weld on an english. I know one lad who had an mk2 escort with 160+ bhp that he used only for autotesting with a welded up english axle and the weld kept breaking so he ended up fitting an LSD. I ran mine in my MK1 for about 2 year and never had a problem.  As long as you keep the wheels spinning its fine ;D Seriously though I wouldnt recommend a locked diff in an escort as a daily driver. They are a real headache when it comes to reversing or turning slowly. I think its worth with leaf springs as they wind up a bit. Great fun for straight line acceleration and sideways cornering though  |
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Last Edit: May 3, 2006 20:54:26 GMT by PhoenixC
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thats the whole point, ive got a regular normal diff for everyday.
and i can change a diff in half an hour now the halfshafts arent completely stuck in place.
itll be for a rainy day (literally ;D ;D) + run it on cheapo rear tyres that i don't mind scrubbing out
neil - when you go round corners, you will go sideways whether you like it or not ;D ;D
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my engish 4.4:1 was £300 second hand, that transformed my car! But if you don't want to spend that, the welded diff is an option. If your half shafts brake because you are using a welded diff, then they where curse word anyway. The only thing i would add to the above is, the rear of the car will not be as controlable as you think. It will either snap sideways with out warning or not want to turn in. If you want to have fun, then yea ok, becareful, but if you want to drive on tar fast, you amy struggle. here is a friend with a welded diff, he looks like he is struggerling. szomi - right click save target as |
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yeah, the 4.4's are megabucks, my 4.1 was worth a ton before i snapped it, and is still worth a pretty penny (as its only the diff thats gone, not the CWP and carrier)
and this way if i ever want to get a LSD i can always use this one at a later date.
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what motor is in it if you don't mind me asking?
a few freind of mine has mkii escorts...
one is Howie Mcfearson - he rallys a yellow escort, that is <2000cc N/a cossie, just had it rollered at 256BHP! and the other lad is eddie mcguinness - his escort is not an escort but is! Its a mki feista that looks like a mkii that is a mkii escort! that has a FWD corolla 4age...
Both started off with 1300 engines, wone their classes and progressed up.
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1600 crossflow on carbs.
soon to be a zetec on bike ITB's and megasquirt ;D ;D
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Nick
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i drove my e30 around like that for best part of a year, no complaints really. just adjust your thinking and drive accordingly.
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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