8" Traction-lock clutches...how hard to replace

Rev · 02-11-2001, 05:36 PM

As I posted earlier in the Street Racer's Corner, I had a problem at the track with water at the starting line. It seems this caused my Traction-lock clutches to become history. This differential is only 5 yrs. old / 25,000 miles, so bearings and the rest of it are OK. Does anyone know how hard it is to replace the clutch-pack in it? Does one need a clutch-pack compressor like in an auto tranny rebuild? Or should I just take the 3rd member to a shop? Any info appreciated.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Bob · 02-11-2001, 05:58 PM

It's not difficult to do if you have any expierence with rear ends, and no you don't need a compressor. Just pull the axles, and take the diff out of the housing. Now take out the "S" shaped spring, spider and side gears, and clutch plates. Just put it back together with the new plates and ya got it. Hardest part is usually getting the spring back in.

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1985 Mustang GT

'85 GT 13.20 @ 105.8 / '72 Mach1
Long list...check website!!
My Website

Rev · 02-11-2001, 06:03 PM

Thanks Bob, that's the answer tat I was hoping for.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

02-11-2001, 05:36 PM	#1
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	8" Traction-lock clutches...how hard to replace As I posted earlier in the Street Racer's Corner, I had a problem at the track with water at the starting line. It seems this caused my Traction-lock clutches to become history. This differential is only 5 yrs. old / 25,000 miles, so bearings and the rest of it are OK. Does anyone know how hard it is to replace the clutch-pack in it? Does one need a clutch-pack compressor like in an auto tranny rebuild? Or should I just take the 3rd member to a shop? Any info appreciated. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

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02-11-2001, 05:58 PM	#2
Bob "Old School Gearhead" Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Peru, Illinois Posts: 617	It's not difficult to do if you have any expierence with rear ends, and no you don't need a compressor. Just pull the axles, and take the diff out of the housing. Now take out the "S" shaped spring, spider and side gears, and clutch plates. Just put it back together with the new plates and ya got it. Hardest part is usually getting the spring back in. ------------------ 1985 Mustang GT '85 GT 13.20 @ 105.8 / '72 Mach1 Long list...check website!! My Website

02-11-2001, 06:03 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Thanks Bob, that's the answer tat I was hoping for. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.