P74 Vette: Differential Rebuild in 9 minutes Without a press.

The differential is finally went back together. Here is how its done in 9 minutes. This differential received a new Eaton Posi carrier, as well as all new bearings and seals. These differentials have a hard life do to the suspension geometry. The side yokes are hammered into the carrier pin while driving. This tends to wear them out and this differential was is pretty bad shape. Check out the previous P74 Vette videos for the scoop.

[@RestorationObsession]

Amazing work. Nicely done. And to think, I was considering giving that a go!

[@shobud7561]

WOW " What an amazing assembly and calculation of this build . I've always wanted to learn this skill . Great Job !

[@CamaroRick]

Glad you liked it!

[@crazyantny9161]

If you've always wanted to learn. Why are you watching a first forward that shows nothing? Better off reading a book

[@FlipFlopandFly]

You work very smart and neat.. Awesome video!

[@CamaroRick]

I try to do my best!

[@ImpalamansGarage]

Nice work. Getting ready to do this job on mine. 😁

[@CamaroRick]

It's always better when it's your own vehicle 😁

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Great video thanks brother. Don't you wish it was that easy and fast. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again

[@CamaroRick]

Thanks brother! I appreciate the kinds words!

[@T--fl8it]

Good video with attention to detail.

[@CamaroRick]

Thank you. In the about tab I have my email listed

[@obbzerver]

Excellent video! Couple of thoughts - the holes for the ARP bolts need to be chamfered because of the radius on the ARP bolts - I see you did that but didn't see it mentioned. I saw a tip to run a flat stone around the ring gear mating surface of the carrier to knock down any high spots around the bolt holes to avoid ring gear runout.

[@davidbarnett1033]

SUPER video! Thanks. Loved your comment, actually stopped the video to take a picture... "Surgically Clean" I'm going to weld up your 'Archimedes lever'- beats chasing yer tail around the bench.

[@CamaroRick]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it

[@jhuntosgarage]

Excellent! I could see this being a music video for a metal band. Come on Rick, let's hear those pipes! ;)

[@CamaroRick]

I wish YT had some good Royalty free Metal. Ill see what I can find

[@rickprice6312]

Recommended case spreader? All the ones I see online say that they won't work on a Corvette case.

[@cameronfoster2133]

You don’t need one just don’t put too much preload in the shims. You’ll have to move the races around a little bit

[@boatsailfish]

when u say " snap ring sharp edge facing in", do you mean in toward diff unit or in toward yoke????????

[@CamaroRick]

Towards the diff. The sharper edge has more surface area to hold it in from the pulling force when the suspension is unloaded

[@boatsailfish]

@@CamaroRick Thanks, makes since.

[@fernandoreza6455]

Hi Rick, I just saw your P 74 vet differential rebuilt in nine minutes. Amazing you truly are a master mechanic. Question; I have a 69 Corvette and just paid $6500 for a guy to rebuild the diff bearing hubs and training arms. I’m getting bearing noise from the rear and I noticed the diff has play on both sides. The bearings have very little to no play and the only plan I’m finding is at the differential where the half shafts connect. Is that normal?

[@johnobrien5618]

thats a great video, thanks for the info..

[@tictocpops1_276]

You could’ve built mine for me you made it look easyNice job thanks for the video

[@CamaroRick]

Thanks! Glad to share

[@roccolagrange8819]

Rick great job, do you have time to do my 75 vette rear end? i want to rebuild it, a 308 to a 355 are you close to Houston TX.

[@tyhigh1223]

Is there an actual book on these, I have one on the bench now.

[@CamaroRick]

I mostly use autoshop software for my info but there are assembly manuals available for the original specifics.

[@markfurchtenicht8274]

Nice, was it quiet when it was driven in the car?

[@charlesclemons741]

Great video as usual. And as usual I wish there was a version in normal speed!! One question, will a 8.5 inch gear fit in the Corvette case?

[@CamaroRick]

Thanks! Ill make a not of that. As far as differentials Im not aware of any "kits" that are larger than factory. Mainly its the launches and dead hooking that would hurt it. Its decently stout for a factory IRS. The drag guys do a custom fit solid rear axle swap

[@frankkoester257]

i agree normal speed and some narration@@CamaroRick

[@rregan4906]

great video

[@CamaroRick]

Thanks!

[@craigstires5396]

Nice job but there needs to be a slowed down version for rookies to follow

[@crazyantny9161]

Great video to show you can speed up the video lol...

[@crawford323]

It's not your first rodeo.