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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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Just wandering where i would look to find the date month year of the diff, I have found some nubers on the diff, but with it being pretty greasy, it makes it tough!
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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On the bottom near the spring there is a very lightly stamped ratio code and date code. It is difficult to see sometimes.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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The date code is located on the underside of the differential housing. It basically faces the ground. Take some solvent or Simple Green and clean the diff.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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You did'nt say what year car, but if you have a '75-'79 with a stock rear Y pipe and heat shield, you will not be able to see it. The shield will need to be removed to see the stampings. They will be on the rearmost flange of the diiferential itself-not the "cover" the spring bolts to.
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It Is A 69, But There Is No Numbers, That Have A 9 In Them Or An 8 At Least, Doesn't Make Sence, Because I Cant See This Being A Replacement Diff, As It So Looks To Be Original With The Amount Of Grease And Grit On It.
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