SV2 Diff rebuild problem
 

Guys. I'm looking for some help. I have rebuilt my SV2 diff but I am not getting any diff effect at all once built.

I am using all new parts except the male/female out drives, the gear itself and the 2 bearings. The rest is new - washers, screws, thrust and t/c balls.

I tighten it all as normal and back it off 90 degs. It is so tight that I can not move it at all. If I back it off an extra 45 or 90 degs I can finally get it to move (just) but it is still very tight and only one side of the diff will move. Zero diff effect. If I hold both sides I can just about get the gear to slip.

I have taken it apart and rebuilt again 3 times, with the same result. No matter how much I tighten or loosen there is no diff effect.

I am clearly getting something wrong, but when I built the kit originally it went together fine. Same instructions, same me! So what am I doing wrong?

have you got both spacers in

gear is directional.Look for the slight raised bearing fit .This has to go on the male side.

Cruise

Spacers, yes. Directional gear is a very good shout, thanks. That sounds like it could be the answer. Will report back later.

Thanks Cruise. Problem solved.