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[Zep5.0]

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Can someone tell me the specs on this diff? I don't remember what car this came from. It's unopened and it's been on my shelf for years.

The 08 in front of the 8.8 is likely a 3.08 gear as the 3 looks covered by the bolt head. I'm not seeing the L between the 3 and 08 which I think means open diff.

 

[MadMikeyL]

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Can someone tell me the specs on this diff? I don't remember what car this came from. It's unopened and it's been on my shelf for years.

3.08 open 8.8. It’s probably from that white 90 V6 we parted out.

 

[Wile E. Coyote]

3.08 open 8.8. It’s probably from that white 90 V6 we parted out.

That makes more sense!

 

[Grog6]

TSTSNBN is not resolving, it's been down for a couple of days, lol.
I think we won!

 

[Rodeo Joe]

Working for me Greg.

Joe

 

[Grog6]

I'll check my laptop

 

[Grog6]

It was up, only bots, lol.
I still try to rescue people.

I've been trying to finish pumping gas; I think I AM going to have to drop the tank. Pump Sux.

I love this place!

 

[XR7-4.6]

It was up, only bots, lol.
I still try to rescue people.

I've been trying to finish pumping gas; I think I AM going to have to drop the tank. Pump Sux.

I love this place!

You’ve been pumping gas from that tank since we started this place

 

[Grog6]

That is not lost on me, lol. I have a sheetmetal plate to make a cover out of, lol.
I'm seriously considering making a cutout so I can change it. I have a 190 Walbro.

BTW, I took my ford HO oil pump apart and inspected it, as Nick recommended, just to double check the machining and gear fitment. Engine for Lazarus is advancing.

 

[KevinVarnes]

I think leaving the gas cap off and letting the fuel evaporate would have been faster at this point.

 

[Grog6]

I'm almost to the point of puncture, lol.
If I still had that spare gastank...

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Didn't we have a thread where we post articles about our cars?

Anyway, I'll just share right here. I came across this old Car & Driver article, a comparison including the Mark VIII. Interesting read.

Note the statement "perfect steering". I don't know about perfection. I mean, I literally do not  know; I'm not a steering expert. But I love the steering in my car (except for some low-speed heaviness); it feels lovely around twisting country roads, though the look of that rag joint is not confidence inspiring.

Come on Down to the Boat Show: We Compare Four Luxury Liners From 1993

From a quartet of $40,000 cruisers—Acura Legend, Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe, Lexus SC400, and Lincoln Mark VIII—we pick the Kitchenburger of luxocoupes.

www.caranddriver.com