About the Author

Joe Palazzolo is currently the Global Engineering Director-EV System Solutions at Dana Incorporated. His resume includes employment at Ford, Magna Powertrain (formerly New Venture Gear), Warn Industries, GKN Driveline and GETRAG Corporation. He has also supported numerous race teams as well as building and maintaining his own motorsports and powersports vehicles. Joe is an ASE Certified Master Technician, holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Masters Degree specializing in Automotive Engineering. He has been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) for more than 18 years and is active in developing SAE standards. He has been teaching Drivetrain seminars for more than 10 years and a recipient of the Forest R. McFarland Award for distinction in professional development and education. He has received numerous patents for his innovative work and creativity in advancing vehicle mobility systems.

Reviews

"... an essential reference on the subject." -tkc magazine, January/February 2014-- "tkc magazine" (12/19/2013 12:00:00 AM)

"Within the 144 pages of this softcover book is everything you need to know about rebuilding Ford's 8.8 and 9-inch differentials. In fact, the information is so well presented with understandable, concise writing backed by hundreds of clear, detailed photographs, that you'll be able to rebuild most other differentials too, as they are all basically the same by design. Here the author guides you through each and every step of the rebuilding process, details the tools needed, explains how and why each part works, and shows you how to set the pinion angle and other critical dimensions." -Hemmings Classic Car, September 2013-- "Hemmings Classic Car" (7/12/2013 12:00:00 AM)

"It can't make you an expert, it can't even stop you getting things wrong, but it can definitely stop you from falling into the elephant traps that await the novice, and help you decide whether you should attempt the job yourself or just call the speed shop.... definitely recommended." -American Car Magazine, November 2013-- "American Car Magazine" (10/14/2013 12:00:00 AM)