I think you are on to it, I would check some dimensions & spacing of the bushes.
I have some of my old notes here (that I can't even read) that suggest the bush/chassis bracket width is 1.5 inches but don't quote me on it.
Let us know what you find.
Glen
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: I've tried to re-install this diff now
: five times... it's a heavy bugger to
: lift! The problem is getting the
: "bearing bosses" at the rear
: to slide into the vertical braces of
: the chassis/frame... to align for the
: "long bolt" installation,
: which slides through without problems.
: I've cleaned the area of rust, sharp
: weld edges, primered, and put
: anti-sieze grease through the center
: piece. The bosses either go high or
: low, away from the bolt holes. I'm
: thinking of pulling it out again, and
: taking mic. readings of the bearings
: and the inside mount areas to see if
: the new bearings are too wide. 'Got
: them from VB a while back. I read the
: job should only take an hour at most.
: I'm also using a floor-lift, but the
: diff. being so round just wants to roll
: off while on the lift. Any ideas?
:
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