Re: [ihc] differential bearings

["Jim or Ginger Aos" <jaos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Jackson" <sjackson@domain.elided>
To: <ihc@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 7:06 PM
Subject: [ihc] differential bearings


> I'm finally getting around to install my new differential in a Dana 44
> on my '72 Scout II.  I've gone through the shop manual, but I just
> wanted clarification on something.  Should the differential bearings be
> packed with standard bearing grease before going on the differential?
> The old bearings seem to be lubricated by the axle oil, but maybe
> they've just been worked clean over the years?  The manual mentions:
>
> "Prelubricate differential bearings with specified lubricant.  Place
> differential bearing cups over bearings.  Assemble case into housing."
>
> However, there doesn't seem to be a "specified lubricant" or is there?

Steve, going back to the days of grinding camshafts, we had coated the bare
metal with some process that held the oil on the new surface.  I was told
that it was needed untill the the parts had been "broken in" .  To the best
that I understand, the lube oil did not stick to the bare parts, or it was
to give cushion untill the parts were seated or mated or?   Whatever went
on, a light grease that is compatible with the oil is what I use.  And even
though I haven't had any premature failures with that yet, I am sure that
some one with the proper info. will speak up.  Good luck, Jim A.

Jim Aos
jaos@domain.elided
Okanogan, WA

72 1310 I.H.C 4x4      244000 miles
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