Topic: Differential markings - 65 SJ FB

[JeffD]

try a thin putty knife to break the seal. that worked for me

[midlife]

Any suggestions on how to remove the pumpkin from the housing?  All the nuts are off and it is not budging.  There was a lot of some kind of sealer around the edge between both surfaces and noticed they had forgotten to put the copper washers (and axle tag) back when they re-assembled it.  There isn't much to pry on to pull it apart...

Ummm...don't forget to first remove both rear axles.  The pumpkin won't come out with the axles installed.   

[ChrisV289]

Ummm...don't forget to first remove both rear axles.  The pumpkin won't come out with the axles installed.   

Those have been out for a couple of weeks now    While on the subject, what color is everyone using for the red oxide?  It appears to be more orange red than a deep red per the pic with the bottom of the pumpkin with the 8 marking...

[J_Speegle]

Those have been out for a couple of weeks now    While on the subject, what color is everyone using for the red oxide?  It appears to be more orange red than a deep red per the pic with the bottom of the pumpkin with the 8 marking...

Been using the PPG epoxy primer (red oxide color) straight out of the can. Guess a little tinting would be good if your going after the more orange - if that is not a result of the flash and the true color 

[ChrisV289]

The shade is definitely different from what is underneath the car if that helps (under engine bay since back half is slop gray/black since Oct 64 car)...I can take pic without the flash on but those were taken with an IPhone. 

[ChrisV289]

Took a couple of pics without the flash on... 

[J_Speegle]

Took a couple of pics without the flash on...

Thanks - would try and match the color you see inside the housing (back side of the carrier)where it was protected from elements, cleaners .......

[ChrisV289]

Does this look about right? Doesn't seem as red as others I've seen. The paint can is on the left

[J_Speegle]

Does this look about right? Doesn't seem as red as others I've seen. The paint can is on the left

Doesn't look as red,deep or "rich" as originals. Always found that if you look at the inside (since they were painted before machining as a unit) that is where some of the best color examples are

[ChrisV289]

I used the PPG red oxide paint as suggested...Maybe need a different brand...

[J_Speegle]

I used the PPG red oxide paint as suggested...Maybe need a different brand...

Believe I suggested the PPG epoxy red oxide like originally used. Not a rattle can. Didn't know that they offered a gloss red oxide in a spray can

[ChrisV289]

Little progress this weekend. Still have to reproduce markings but now need to get it together sooner than later

[carlite65]

looking good but i have a suggestion.....get rid of that excess sealer.

[ChrisV289]

I am. Waiting for it to dry some before taking a razor blade to it and then taking a fine brush with some black paint to hide the gasket and what ever sealer I couldn't get

[ChrisV289]

Last week before going back in the car. Tried to match the handwriting but not perfect.