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AC Owners Club Forum => Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum => Topic started by: jmohara on December 16, 2016, 23:47:23

Title: MKIV Differential
Post by: jmohara on December 16, 2016, 23:47:23

I have a 1985 AC MKIV with a seized rear differential. Before i start the rebuild process, can someone confirm that the unit in this is a Salisbury 4HU Power-Lok unit?
   Thanks!
   Michael

Title: MKIV Differential
Post by: DWR46 on December 17, 2016, 01:21:35

Yes, it is a Salisbury. It is the same unit used by Jaguar. Years ago, I bought a rebuilt Jag unit with 3.55 gears and it bolted right in without problems.

Title: MKIV Differential
Post by: BBK on December 17, 2016, 02:00:39

Mine got rebuilt in the last year and believe it is an XJS unit.

Title: MKIV Differential
Post by: jmohara on December 17, 2016, 02:46:05

I know its the same unit as a Jaguar - but I need the actual type number to get all the clearances etc. Anyone confirm its a Salisbury 4HU Power-Lok?

Title: MKIV Differential
Post by: jmohara on January 02, 2017, 12:56:30

I have this in for a rebuild and am still hoping someone can confirm that its a Salisbury 4HU Power-Lok unit. I have the specs for that, and gave them to the builder - so I hope its the right one :-)

Title: MKIV Differential
Post by: wenzeh on January 02, 2017, 14:39:31

Michael,
   
   the only thing I can confirm is that the differential is a limited slip differential from Salisbury, of course then with different gear ratios as it was specified.  Further Specifications I do not have.  I was looking in an old Autokraft sales flyer and it did say Salisbury limited slip differential.
   
   This I found on a Jaguar and a Cobra Forum, independently:
   
   From 1976-1985, the differential was a Salisbury 4HU Power-Lok that came with either 3.07:1, 3.31:1 (1976-1982), or 2.88:1 (1982-1985) ratios.
   
   Maybe this can provide the answer you are looking for?
   
   Heinz

Title: MKIV Differential
Post by: jmohara on January 02, 2017, 15:14:46

Thanks Heinz. I am going with it :-)