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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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Trying To Figure Date Code On 62 Rear End The Casting # Is 3725899 I Think This Is Correct But I Can't Figure The Date Code It Is E277, Any Help? Thanks In Advance.
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Casting #3725899 center section was used from '57-'62 for non-posi axles; E 27 7 is May 27, 1957.
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Thank You John Now It Makes Sense To Me, I Have That Ncrs Book For 61-62 & The Way I'm Reading It They Could Have Been Coded Different In 57 But I.m Not Sure I Don't Have A 57 Book Just Wondering If You Know Thanks.
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Mick,
According the NCRS Tech Guide the casting # for late 61 and all 62 carrier is #3789812. I believe you have an earlier casting.
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I Agree But That Is For A Posi, I Have The Standard Rear End Thanks
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