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tags on my differentials
Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 6:22 pm
by Brumbach
I've discovered tags on the differentials of my 1951 M38. Each tag is marked with "W", "43", and "8". The markings are not in line. I've got them soaking in a solution and will take a picture once cleaned. Anyone know what the markings mean?
Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 6:53 pm
by southpw
Most, if not all, gearing on the M38 was 5.38.
43÷8 = 5.375 ( 5.38 )
I believe its 43 teeth on the ring gear and 8 on the pinion side.
The "w" on tag? Cant help
Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 7:25 pm
by Brumbach
southpw wrote:Most, if not all, gearing on the M38 was 5.38.
43÷8 = 5.375 ( 5.38 )
I believe its 43 teeth on the ring gear and 8 on the pinion side.
The "w" on tag? Cant help
Interesting. Thanks
Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 9:24 pm
by wesk
Brad is correct. They are the diff ratio tags.
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 4:23 am
by Brumbach
Might be "M" rather than "W". Matter of perspective.
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:27 am
by Xamon
it is a W if it is the same as mine.
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:34 am
by Brumbach
Xamon wrote:it is a W if it is the same as mine.
Both look like yours. I removed them as the differentials are headed for the blaster and didn't want them blasted away.