Author Topic: Rear Axle Carriers  (Read 3575 times)

cadmanof50s

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Rear Axle Carriers
« on: June 24, 2011, 07:08:29 PM »
I have not been able to find any thing in-the CRG site on the different carrier series.
Is there a link that explains the differences and how one can identify which is which.

Thanks!

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Re: Rear Axle Carriers
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2011, 07:49:02 PM »
Vic, there will be a casting number on the carrier. Post that number and we can tell you what you have.

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Re: Rear Axle Carriers
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2011, 10:49:03 PM »
Thanks Ed,

I did have this number from an old picture I took a while back. But this is the Axle Code: BP0228G2 which tarnslates (below). I will get the casting number when I crawl under the car tonight.

Thanks!!

(Since 1968) it is a 2.73 Ratio 10 bolt - not posi
Built February 28th (1968)
at the Detroit Gear & Axle plant
in Shift 2

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Re: Rear Axle Carriers
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2011, 12:39:45 AM »
The casting number is 3894859 NF.

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Re: Rear Axle Carriers
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2011, 01:13:40 AM »
Vic, the 3894859 is the casting number of the center section (some call it the "pumpkin") on the 10 bolt rear end. You can read more HERE.

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Re: Rear Axle Carriers
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2011, 01:54:56 AM »
Sorry Ed. This shows my ignorance.
Where do I look for the carrier casting number?

Do I have to remove the differential back cover to determine which series is in the rear axle?


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Re: Rear Axle Carriers
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2011, 02:47:38 AM »
The 2.73 axle used a 2 series carrier, so if the car still has this gear set, no, you don't have to remove the cover.

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Re: Rear Axle Carriers
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2011, 02:50:16 AM »
Thanks for the info Ed.

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