1957 GM Rear Differential Swap On My 36 Chevy Coupe - Part 1 - Tear Down
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- It's Pumpkin Replacement Time! Today I attempt a rear diff swap on my Chevy Coupe. Join the Scott Rods Facebook Page For More Discussion And Pictures!
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take the brake drum and turn it so the drum is reversed and bolt it on loose that will allow you to use it like a slide hammer...old school trick
awwww man, that's awesome. Next time my friend.
A trick I learned many years ago. Use two lugs nuts and loop a chain from one lug to an opposite one. Then jack your floor jack up to a height about level with the axle flange, and hook the chain around the jack then roll the jack away quickly, usually the axle will come with it on the first try.
You might run some tape around the U-joint caps Dave, dropping a cap and losing needles is never any fun. Look forward to seeing the next bit !
I would not be able to do these videos. When I am under a vehicle, even doing a simple oil change, most of my time is spent vainly searching for the wrench / other tool that I have JUST laid down RIGHT BESIDE me and now cannot find!
Good work.
You are not alone. That's why we tend to have 10 complete tool sets. But we still can't find what we need, hahahah.
In 1970 Army life in Va. my roommate had a 55 Chev. Wagon with a 350/370 and 4.10 gears that he raced all the NASCAR types back there. They could not understand how he was so quick. (gears) But every time he went home to Oregon, the pumpkin came out in the driveway and the 3:08's went in!
Hey Dave. That is way too cold for me. It will warm up on Wednesday here to plus 8 deg. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍
Working on the rear axle is always challenging. Especially in the cold!
As long as I don't lick any of the metal tools I'll be fine.
@@ScottRods 🤣
@@ScottRods you picked two of the coldest days of the year to work outside. just your luck it will be 50-60 degrees this coming week.
@@ted5415 I know, but hopefully it will be driveable when the warmer weather comes.
You've puts lot of work into your car. Looking good! 😁
For a first go, I think you are doing fine. The flipped brake drum usually works, but not always. If not then sometimes the way you did it works and sometimes a puller/slide hammer is necessary. That pumpkin is heavy I hope you use your trusty jack.
Where's Dave with the hat when you need him? A second set of hands makes this kind of job go much easier.
Dave with a hat went to visit Glenn in NZ.
Ahhh. Never around when you need him!
very usefull Info Scott , thank you .
Just the tip take-it-or-leave-it use black tape around your U-joints so the cats don't fall off and lose the little bearings
Another handy trick. I you have a leaky pumpkin to diff housing seal, just loosen all the nuts, pry the pumpkin out a quarter inch or so, take cotton string and wrap it around the outside of the studs four to six times, then tighten the nuts back up. No need to pull axles.
You're going to be amazed at the difference that 3.08 gear makes. Especially when cruising the big highway. I have the exact same set-up in my '36 Chevy Coupe ( 350ci engine, 350TH Trans, and 1957 Chevy diff w/3.08 gear). However, I plan to upgrade to a 700R4 w/overdrive in the near future.
Does it still accelerate a bit? lol
it should you don't have much weight for the motor your running you shouldn't leave the axles in the housing like that will make the seals leak should pull alway out stand up hope it don't leak these can be a bit## getting apart that one looks like been sealed for long time need pickup a bag of oil dry or kitty litter but oil dry is cheaper weight wise for bag size but don't get your head under it still say been better to pulled in driveway stay safe stay healthy stay busy
@@ScottRods Acceleration is great. Not like that 4.56 gear you have, but the 3.08 in that car isn't a sloth either.
Nice video! Looks cold! BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
it seem's no matter how long you drain then as soon as you open it up you find the last bit of oil lol
More like the oil finds YOU
55 and up to 64
Axle puller
Too bad you couldn't do that inside your garage.
That drain plug on an older diff like that will not be metric
Metric shmetric, whatever fits, lol.
Where in Ontario are you. Do you wanna sell the pumpkin u took out?
Fix the heads on those chisels!! They should never be flared like that, and can be very dangerous!
Sorry, I'm not a chisel expert. So you reckon I should grind the head? Never thought of that.
@@ScottRods grind all the "mushroomed" part off. It tends to break and fly off in shards right into your eye.
@@ScottRods - Chisel heads should never be allowed to mushroom like that! I have a hole in my left bicep where a Doctor dug around till he found the piece, 50 years ago. Ask any safety professional!
@@peterstraub4162 Ok, I'll repair them in the morning before I forget. Thanks.