Is my 10 bolted diff ruined?

[Dewil]

Hi!

Im going to put on new brakes and therefore removing the axles. First I noticed quite a bit of play in the axles (0,05"), and then when removing the diff cover The diff itself is a Little "loose". I dont know how these things are supposed to be but judging from the scars in the diff body something is wrong (broken bearing?)

What I wonder is:
1. Is the play normal or can/must I shim it?
2. Can I still ute the diff and gears (if you look at the wear in the Pictures) if i change the broke bearing?
3. Can you tell if it is a 8,2 or 8,5 10 bolt?
4. Is it Worth working with or should I look for something else?

Engine is 383 stroker with approximately 500hp.

Really epreciate the help!

[rchaskin]

Looks like the pinion nut came loose, or the crush sleeve collapsed?????

Answers
1. Side to side play with c-clip axles is normal.
2. You could still use the differential, but with the amount of metal to metal and shavings, i would look at a new gear set.
The pinion has been rubbing the carrier.
3. The easiest way to id a 8.2" or 8.5" ten bolt is the pinion nut. The 8.2" uses a 1-1/8" socket on the pinion nut.
The 8.5" uses a 1-1/4" socket on the pinion nut.
4. That is up to you.....

Good luck!!

[Dewil]

Thanks for the info. I took the rear end out today and its 8,2. From what I understand i can fix it but its probobly better to get a 8,5 and fix that one instead.

And the Hunt begins...

[NvrDun71]

If you decide to build the 8.2 I have a low mileage Eaton Posi and richmond 3.55 gearset that I'm about to list for sale, would get you back up and going again with your existing rearend/axles

[Dewil]

thanks for the offer but I got a 8.5 rearend so Im going to go with that!=)