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Parts order... anything missing?

drooartz

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I'm in the process of putting a parts order together to finish up the rear end on the Tunebug. I'm switching over to the later backing plates (making the switch to disc brakes up front) using disc parts and rear brake parts from a 74 Midget. I've already got the new bearings and seals for the hubs, just need all the brake bits and gasket for the diff.

Here's my list. Any thoughts? What am I missing?

8@ 265-540 Stud, disc wheels
2@ 180-385 Wheel Cylinder, rear
2@ 326-720 C Clip
2@ 181-760 Boot
1@ 182-175 Brake shoe set
2@ 182-665 Spring, abutment end
1@ 182-670 Spring, RH cylinder end
1@ 182-675 Spring, LH cylinder end
2@ 181-885 Brake drum, rear, premium
4@ 323-255 Screw, brake drum to hub
2@ 294-210 Gasket, differential (I'm including a spare)
1@ 182-248 SS Brake hose set front disc brakes
 
You're going to need a boat anchor to stop that 100 HP Tunebug Drew!
 
There is also a seal where the driveshaft comes out of the diff. or have you already replaced that? Moss 120-800, is also a bearing there Moss 125-805
 
I've not touched the diff at all -- I'm using the 3.90 from the Midget. Looks like there are a couple of bearings involved, the one connecting to the driveshaft and a couple inside.

I wasn't planning on touching the diff, should I replace at least the driveshaft-side bearing and seal?
 
It's good advice to change the oil seal Jack is talking about. I skipped that step in the rush to get my car back on the road and now have a nice film of oil over my freshly painted undercarriage. Old school rust protection at work, I guess!
 
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