Differential Carrier Trouble

One of the weak points in the TR6 drive chain centres on the location of the differential in the chassis frame. The torque generated by the 6 cylinder engine overwelms the puny factory mounting points for the differential causing it to clunk about. On my original chassis this had happened and a past owner had welded strengtheners in place (a well know remedy). However as can be seen from the previous photos of the old chassis the mountings had actually split at the top of the chasiss (not visable without removing the body!). This was all academic as I was planning on replacing the chassis. However prior to refitting the differential I noticed that the damage was not restricted to the chassis and that the front carier on the differential that connects the casing to the chassis had also cracked at some point and again a past owner had welded it up. Unfortunately they had missed with the weld and the crack still persisted.

Simple solution... Take the offending item to the nearest competant welder and get them to weld it up! All for the price of a couple of beers. Lets hope it is enough to survive the extra torque of the supercharged engine!