Where exactly is the axle code
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Le Mans Master
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From: Syracuse NY
Where exactly is the axle code
Using the lamp as a reference point where am I supposed to find the axle code?
My battery died or I would've taken a shot of the other side too.
I found the build date but I can't find the axle code.
My battery died or I would've taken a shot of the other side too.
I found the build date but I can't find the axle code.
Pro
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I believe the build date is on the same line as the axle code. It should be a 3-letter code. Mine was extremely hard to read, but I managed to make it out:
Mine says
2 CAO 12 17 69 =
2 =2nd shift
CAO =3.70 rear
12 =Dec
17 =17
69 =1969
Mine says
2 CAO 12 17 69 =
2 =2nd shift
CAO =3.70 rear
12 =Dec
17 =17
69 =1969
Last edited by AirTrafficController; Apr 23, 2008 at 03:54 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: NC
2022 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
RICK,
I FOUND THE REAR END CODE ON MY '66 STAMPED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MAIN CASE JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR COVER. IN OTHER WORDS, IN YOUR PICTURE YOU SEE THE TWO REAR COVER BOLTS AT THE TOP OF THE PICTURE. MY CODE WAS STAMPED IN THE AREA BETWEEN THOSE TWO BOLTS, BUT ON THE CASE, NOT ON THE REAR COVER. (between where the strut bracket mounts and the rear cover)
HOPE THIS HELPS. LET US KNOW.
BILL SR
I FOUND THE REAR END CODE ON MY '66 STAMPED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MAIN CASE JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR COVER. IN OTHER WORDS, IN YOUR PICTURE YOU SEE THE TWO REAR COVER BOLTS AT THE TOP OF THE PICTURE. MY CODE WAS STAMPED IN THE AREA BETWEEN THOSE TWO BOLTS, BUT ON THE CASE, NOT ON THE REAR COVER. (between where the strut bracket mounts and the rear cover)
HOPE THIS HELPS. LET US KNOW.
BILL SR
Drifting
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From: Seattle Wash.
One day while I was under the car, I went to look for the axle code. I couldn't find my rear axle code where it should have been, or so I thought.... Just for the heck of it, I cleaned the entire underside of the diff with some degreaser, and to my astonishment, I was able to read the code. If you haven't done this, try it. The stamping is very faint, so make sure you have good lighting when you look. Good luck
