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Re: Rear Axle ratios

To: Ben Zech <motormite@hotmail.com>,
Subject: Re: Rear Axle ratios
From: R Haug <haugchiro@moscow.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 06:58:12 -0700
Ben Zech wrote:

> I have an extra RA out of a 70 1600. My RA in my 66 is leaking, is there any
> advantage to swapping 66 to 70? Or should I just change the axle seals (big
> job?)
> I planned on changeing all bushings while I have it out.

Ben,
Since both of your cars are 1600s, the rear axle ratio is 3.899 (3.9).
They should be the same.  It would be a good idea just to replace the seals,
repack the bearings and replace the pressed on retainer.  I am not sure if
anything else is relaced.

I will be doing this same thing soon and or rebuilding it, so if anyone else
states there are other procedures, let us know.
Thanks
Bob


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