just took the box out of my saph to change the centre diff. anyone know how much play is acceptable in the drop link chain?
thanks in advance

 

anyone???

 

not a lot
if there is it tends to thrash abour int he casing causing even more wear

it won't be mega tight to the cogs as when you remove the cover you have to unsupport one sides bearingsbut remove it and do the droop test to see hwo much slack there is

if i can get to it i've got one in the garage that is about 3 weeks old and i'll show you what i mean

 

if you have some others to compare sit them on their back and how close they are.

if its pumped it may touch in the middle

 

the only problem is that i can't get onto passionford at the house where the chain is but i shall take some pics tomorrow

 

it just seams a little slack, there was no noises before it was removed as i know it tends to rumble on the over run

 

there is no way of testing the chain except when the end case is removed and you test for play (up & down movement) I have just fitted a new chain on my box and they are that tight when new i was amazed at how the thing didn't jump a tooth on the transfer gears.

 

where did you get the new chain from please?

 

GEARS in Southport, 01704 535760

 

how much was it please?

 

Ł175

 

Thats cheaper than Fords with discount. What make of Chain are they selling?


as i last paid Ł210 for a Ford item in 7-07.

 

genuine part,