Rear end numbers help
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Instructor
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From: Lakewood CO
Rear end numbers help
I have a '69 BBC. I have the tank sticker so I know the car came with 4.11 gears. I pulled the following numbers off the bottom of the rear end right before the end cap. If anyone can help me figure out what I have I would appreciate the assistance.
OJ143W9E1
I looked all through the Corvette By Numbers book and can't find anything close. I verified the numbers are stamped on there with a pencil to clean out the grooves.
Thanks,
Dave
OJ143W9E1
I looked all through the Corvette By Numbers book and can't find anything close. I verified the numbers are stamped on there with a pencil to clean out the grooves.
Thanks,
Dave
Burning Brakes
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From: Thornton Co
Dave-If I remember correctly there should be a two letter code stamped into the bottom of the pumpkin, back by the rear cover? That will tell you what ratio you should have in it. That doesn't mean that's what's in there now.
Pro
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From: Atascadero Ca
ok, found the book. It looks like your axle was replaced at one time or another.
OJ 1978 or 1979 3.70:1 ratio positraction corvette
14 Fourteenth day
3 Third Month, March
W Warren, Michigan Plant
9E1 is a series number.
OJ 1978 or 1979 3.70:1 ratio positraction corvette
14 Fourteenth day
3 Third Month, March
W Warren, Michigan Plant
9E1 is a series number.
Pro
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From: Okemos MI
Originally Posted by i885744
ok, found the book. It looks like your axle was replaced at one time or another.
OJ 1978 or 1979 3.70:1 ratio positraction corvette
14 Fourteenth day
3 Third Month, March
W Warren, Michigan Plant
9E1 is a series number.
OJ 1978 or 1979 3.70:1 ratio positraction corvette
14 Fourteenth day
3 Third Month, March
W Warren, Michigan Plant
9E1 is a series number.
Can you tell me if this is a 69 3:55 2CAZ111169
Thanks
John
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Instructor
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From: Milwaukie OR
Originally Posted by L71Maynard
For a '73:
AA = 3.55
AB = 3.70
AC = 4.11
AW = 3.08
AX = 3.36
LR = 3.36
Dave
AA = 3.55
AB = 3.70
AC = 4.11
AW = 3.08
AX = 3.36
LR = 3.36
Dave
