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1980 720 flat deck diff needed
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:29 pm
by datsun18
Im after a diff for my 1980 720 ute or could i rebuild build the one i have, at the moment its making a bad rattle thats driving me crazy, im new to the datsun world so any help or guidance would be much appreciated cheers will.
Re: 1980 720 flat deck diff needed
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:19 pm
by mint16
Have you changed the diff oil? What condition is the oil?
Diffs dont rattle as such (I could be wrong), have you checked the rear suspension for any loose items? Worn bushes?
Loose deck mounting bolts?
Re: 1980 720 flat deck diff needed
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:46 am
by datsun18
its like something is loose in there maybe a tooth or a crown bolt?? have not checked oil will do so now.
Re: 1980 720 flat deck diff needed
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:03 pm
by R30 Guru
I Have a diff if you still need 1 Budd, is it diesel or petrol?
Re: 1980 720 flat deck diff needed
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:01 pm
by datsun18
hey sorry i managed to find problem it was the pin that holds my spider gears together had snapped, so that was the rattle, thank you for that and sorry for late reply cheers will