Re: 8 3/4 Differential Question

[Gary <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just means that someone has had it apart and didn't replace the metal gasket. You need the metal gasket and foam gasket.
---- chymar01@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: 
> 
> behind the backing plate is supposed to have a steel gasket. the axle itself should have a foam one.
> 
> Mark
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
> > 
> > Hello,
> > I found a 1965 8 3/4 differential for my63 SF.  I have it apart for new 
> > gaskets, seals and wheel bearings before installing itin the car.
> > 
> > When I disassembled it I found only foam gaskets between the axle tubes 
> > and the brake backing plates.  The only drawing I have shows that this 
> > should be an embossed steel gasket.  Should I be conderned and order the 
> > steel gaskets or put foam gaskets back in?
> > 
> > I'm not doing anything with the center section except I replaced the 
> > pinion seal.  It has an open 2.94 (per the stamped plate) in it that 
> > when I have the money I'm changing to a sure grip.
> > 
> > Thanks 
> > Dennis C.
> > 
> > 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
> > 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
> > 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
> > 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
> > 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard
> > 
> > 
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