The center spring that goes between the inner gears would need to be fabricated. Those had a tendency to wear / crack on the side directly opposite the opening. Modern materials and maybe an outer Teflon lining might reduce that problem.
I am not sure about the other diff parts for the 2317 availability. If we can dig up some NOS for each part maybe it is something we can get quotes on getting fabricated as a kit for the 2318.
I have a NOS center spring but do not have a 3d model and accurate measurements of it yet, I would assume spring rate is very important but don't have a way to measure that yet.
In my large frame ET (26AE12CA) the trans making a ratcheting sound while underway. Over a two year period the sound has gone from just a minor annoyance in the low gears to noise in any gear, fwd or rev. Jack the thing up with both wheels free, in gear, and the sound goes away.
The drive motor always runs fine. So, this is a Peerless 2318 trans and as I don't think it will be long-lived, I want to upgrade to a limited slip (I believe a Peerless 2317) but may have to settle for a 2318, if any out there.
Peerless is OOB and am told parts are not available. Before trying my local shop, any advice from youse guys will be welcome.
Thanks, Jack
PS: Plowed a lot of snow lately. As I did his driveway a friend said "that noise don't hurt the runnin' of none." He's from Brooklyn.
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