Clicking Diff

[Magoo]

Think I figured out what when wrong with my diff (at least the rear one.) the stock tank side bearing blew out :duh:causing my whole rear diff to be miss aligned. Which caused the clicking. I think I need a new ring gear. The pinion looks OK. I am going to have to order some new bearings. Does anyone know of some quality sealed ones that will work for the diffs? Also I pulled the front bulked off and saw no damage on the ring and pinion. But I am not sure if there is anything wrong inside the diffs, as I have not taken them apart yet. But if I replace the bearings I will have to take them apart and can go from there. Thanks in advance for any help.

Magoo

 

[frddyj]

here ya go Magoo. order yourself some clutch bell bearings while your at it caz you need em sooner or l8r.

if you havnt done it already, do the steering-bearing upgrade also. https://www.hpisavageforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10575

 

[Magoo]

Thanks Frddyj! I am going to go through the SMF store, but I think for instant gradifacation I am going to stop by hobbie fever today and pick up 2 pre-assembled diffs.
http://www.hobbyfever.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=86826

I know, I know I should go through Ebay. But I was looking on ebay today and they want 24-25 bucks and like 13 for shipping. sounds like I will be spending the same amount either way. But with LHS I have them in hand.

 

[frddyj]

:slapped:

heres the same diff you linked for 1/2 the price http://cgi.ebay.com/Savage-X-SS-Differential-HARDENED-CUPS-ALUM-DIFF-CASE_W0QQitemZ390054335755QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5ad10cd50b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

here it is $10.00 cheaper including shippingin the bulkhead complete with bearings, pinion, etc. http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-Savage-X-4-6-Differential-HEAVY-4-GEARS-COMPLETE_W0QQitemZ310144675926QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4836103056&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

:duh:

 

[Magoo]

ok, frd... you win. I have just bought 2 of the ones with the bulkhead /bearing/pinion or the second link you provided.

It's your fault if this guy does not come through... ROFL

 

[frddyj]

kool, you just saved yourself $20 and will have a bunch of extra parts as back up now.

who's better-n you?

 

[Magoo]

Well Frddy you are off the hook. The guy came through. Got both of the fully assembled bulkheads on Saturday and put them in that night. I was all set to go (so I thought.) Went to run yesterday and I ran into a small issue. My OWB crapped out on me. It spun freely. So I got home last night and pulled the back plate off. I tried to turn it with my fingers and it did not even catch. I am wondering if a good soaking of WD-40 would clean it up and get it to work? I have purchased a new one from Hobby Fever just in case. But if I can extend the life if this one that would be great.

 

[frddyj]

id vote to just replace it, especially since you already have it.

you might get to catch a lil' with wd 40, but who knows for how long.

& if your luck is ne thing like mine, its gonna crap out for good right when you take it out to bash.

what you use to start your mill?

 

[Magoo]

The dreaded roto-start! I have been thinking about the pull start but, have not gotten it yet.

 

[Bankrupter]

lol I just cut a brand new one appart for the rope..