DODGE SUPERVISTA
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That's great that sunny boy, thanks though it sounds like alot more revs than that at 69 mph...maybe the diff is even worse than 5.12 if that exists
The Blue Toaster
The Blue Toaster
My diff ratio was 5.56:1 in my 62 so i'm still in the process of fitting a super snipe diff 4.55:1
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The one on the left is Commer
Both diff housings are the same but the snipe has 11 inch drums and sits on top of the springs, i'm just swapping out the guts so i can
hang the diff as normal under the springs and having the better ratio.
Cheers
Such is Life
The one on the left is Commer
Both diff housings are the same but the snipe has 11 inch drums and sits on top of the springs, i'm just swapping out the guts so i can
hang the diff as normal under the springs and having the better ratio.
Cheers
Such is Life
That'll be interesting if it fits together, she pulls really well so could probably handle that drop. Keep us informed, guess they're lime rocking horse....
The Blue Toaster
The Blue Toaster
The super snipe diff I have, has a larger diameter and won't fit in the Commer axle [V]
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Still curious about that Humber diff that Miss Piggy has, I asked about it at the time, but never got clarification. The centre carrier in the diff is fully enclosed, unlike the std Commer unit where you can see the planetary and pinion gears. This enclosed type of carrier was often used in Limited Slip Diffs, enclosing the clutch plates etc. Martin, does this diff look the same as the one you have? Someone put me out of my misery, if it is an "open" diff and not LSD, how do the gears get oil for lubrication?
Cheers
Stephen
Cheers
Stephen
I found this old ebay ad for a Snipe diff, looks pretty standard to me.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HUMBER-SUPER-SNIPE-IMPERIAL-HAWK-DIFFERENTAIL-/331181685460?nma=true&si=cJKTeR6mX83A%252BNmoMJUL2HyC6H4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HUMBER-SUPER-SNIPE-IMPERIAL-HAWK-DIFFERENTAIL-/331181685460?nma=true&si=cJKTeR6mX83A%252BNmoMJUL2HyC6H4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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The one I have is open just like the Commer.
Thanks guys, this looks like proof that the diff Miss Piggy has is something unusual.
Don't want to hi-jack this thread so I will relocate to Miss Piggy's thread, click here to see more details why I'm puzzled.
http://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7627&whichpage=3
Cheers
Stephen
Don't want to hi-jack this thread so I will relocate to Miss Piggy's thread, click here to see more details why I'm puzzled.
http://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7627&whichpage=3
Cheers
Stephen
So Mr Tim fitted a servo for me before my hols but it was unfortunately faulty so had to go away with it disconnected, kindly Mr Maltas replaced it Tuesday this week and all I can say is wow! I realise overall it doesn't make the brakes more effective but they certainly feel like it - thought the van was going to do a forward roll and I nearly headbutted the windscreen first time I put them on hard, great upgrade for the price - unfortunately it does highlight the slight pulling to the left on braking, next job 
The Blue Toaster
The Blue Toaster
Been a while - guess I should add a new van to readers rides though and here it is tucked up pre-op probably will leave it until I've change the Vista interior and fixed the O/D and put a new diff in etc. - Q2 2015 job.
The Blue Toaster
probably will leave it until I've change the Vista interior and fixed the O/D and put a new diff in etc. - Q2 2015 job.
The Blue Toaster
Too right, that was the warm up
The Blue Toaster
The Blue Toaster
ha ha - yes I'd just painted the floor so had to be tidy, it's defo not always but trying to be better. Help that I've had a 6x6x6' pit dug at one end so all crap can go down there...also note I've got a pickup - if you look closely that is piled with crap too including 15 or so wheels and tires, need to sell some as got another set for the camper coming soon...hopefully.
Anyone - got some lovely GOlf Mk12 BBS deep dish v rare need refurb but immaculate tyres, Commer 15" set - needs tyres - 2 immaculate 205x13' tyres - errrm oh some beautiful 13" very deep dish polished Slot Mags 113.8 (70's Jap PCD)- too many!!!
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Anyone - got some lovely GOlf Mk12 BBS deep dish v rare need refurb but immaculate tyres, Commer 15" set - needs tyres - 2 immaculate 205x13' tyres - errrm oh some beautiful 13" very deep dish polished Slot Mags 113.8 (70's Jap PCD)- too many!!!
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PaulJL
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I have a two storey garage, all my crap goes upstairs in the man cave. Unfortunately that is full so the downstairs man lab is now full too.
I sorted my garage into 4 piles of stuff.
1. Stuff I`m keeping
2. Stuff I`m not getting rid of.
3. Stuff I might use..one day.
4. Stuff that might come in handy.
I sorted my garage into 4 piles of stuff.
1. Stuff I`m keeping
2. Stuff I`m not getting rid of.
3. Stuff I might use..one day.
4. Stuff that might come in handy.
Did say I'd post some pics of the lean to awning I went for - can't recommend it enough, very strong and well made, adjustable and 100% waterproof unlike many. It attaches simply to the gutter using figure of 8 clips that come with it, it even fits round the roof rack easily. It can take a little wind also as it has a pole that runs across the front which is rare...many sizes, this one being 3m length and 2.5m wide so just about runs the whole length of the van.
Was perfect over Easter as had a little rain and kept the fire warmth in at night....
Was perfect over Easter as had a little rain and kept the fire warmth in at night....