Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:55 am Post subject: M38A1 - Rear Diff flaw or repair?
The Dana 44 rear diff that came on the vehicle is currently removed and stipped down. While getting the numbers off of it to finish the M38A1 survey, I noticed what looks like either a welded repair, or possibly a casting flaw. Or maybe this is quite normal? Feedback appreciated.
Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:22 am Post subject:
Its definitely ground down. I'd say it was a casting booger they ground down. If there was a crack in that area, I dont think it would have gone along that rib. _________________ Brett
'51 M38
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Joined: Nov 02, 2007 Posts: 437 Location: Seguin, Texas
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:17 am Post subject:
I guess when you're churning out dana 44 rear axle pumpkins by the thousands you're not just real particular about how it looks.....here's about as close a picture I have of mine from about the same perspective as your second picture......
[url] P1170013 by idiocrates, on Flickr[/url] _________________ Jim
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