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Data Tag Rear end codes - consitant.
I could probably get an idea by caomparing our data pages, but goint to throw this out for ideas.
Would an axel code of A2 always be a 3.70 limited slip reguardless of year and chassis?
So, would an A2 be a 3.70 in say a 68 LTD, or a 1975 truck?
Whatch think?
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Re: Data Tag Rear end codes - consitant.
That would make to much sense. I don't know for sure but I would doubt it. Ford was tag and id number happy in the 60's and 70's
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Re: Data Tag Rear end codes - consitant.
As far as I know, a letter and a number is always a limited slip. So that part yes..
But they did duplicate some numbers through the years, so no, not all numbers are strictly the same ratio as you go through the years.
BTW, I don't even show a "A2" listed in my lists. Normally a 3.70 would be an "09" or maybe a "12" for a non locking rear. The only lim-slip 3.70 I see in my list is a "H5". I've found you have to take the lists with a grain of salt, and also use common sense and clues to make sure it's the correct ratio. For example, in my chiltons book, the only list a "B4" as used for 73-77. They do correctly ID it as a 4.10. But my 68 has a "B4". And yes, it's a 4.10 lim-slip as in the book. But they don't list it for 68. That's a chiltons error, not ford... Is your code actually "A2" ? P.S. I'm not saying it can't exist just cuz it's not in my lists...:)
I've seen lots of trucks with parts that normally wouldn't be used at that date. I think they just used what was on hand. For example, my 68 300 six has a carter one barrel, although most texts state the ford one barrel was used until 69, when it was replaced with the carter. But mine has the carter... Maybe built late in the 68 year...Note the dash bezel year dilemma.. Another example of using whatever is laying around. Some plastic, some metal...I think whatever was closest to the assember got the grab...:/ MK
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Re: Data Tag Rear end codes - consitant.
Cool so at least I know a letter and number is a limited slip.
A2 came from the 1972 data here. Mine is actually a 08 (3.50 open) I'm going Junkyard driving, I'd like a 370 or lower Limited slip.
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Re: Data Tag Rear end codes - consitant.
In most of my data books the rear end code for a car is mostly a 1 digit number or letter. I have Car & Parts Magazine car id books for 60-69 and 70-79. For ford almost always it is a 1 digit code. Hope this helps.
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Re: Data Tag Rear end codes - consitant.
You can also use the tag, or numbers on the rear end to verify what the VIN says. Also, all limited slip rears originally had a little tag that said limited slip gear lube only. So thats another way of double verifying a limited slip. MK
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