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Rear axle code info needed

Old Jun 17, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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I was trying to find the code on my rear end for my 69 vette and was having some trouble finding it.

I was told to look at the right front side where I did find GM stamped but its really hard to see and I was using a flashlight and a mirrior

Does anyone have a picture of the location so I can get a better idea where to look?
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Axle codes are stamped on the bottom of the differential carrier housing just forward of the cover.
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OK I will check it out

Thanks
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Yes there are numbers there but very hard to read.

Reading from left to right 0J 2??7 8 E1

Mean anything?
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Fonz69, the only thing I could find was the oj which was a code for a 81 vette which is a 2.87:1 positraction with automatic or a 78 vette which was a 3.70:1 positraction
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guess when I take the body off and go thru it I will have to do it the old fashioned way and rotate and count teeth
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