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Differential Build Dates Question (1/11)
 4/17/17 8:10pm
Ole Biker
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Hello,

I have the casting number from the differential case and the stamped code for the gear ratio and assembly build for my 1969 Vette.

The casting on the case is  B 24 9
The stamped code on the bottom of the cover is  1AZ 9 2 69

If I am assuming correctly the cast number refers to February 24, 1969 and the stamped code refers to late 1969 Heavy Duty 3:55 ratio September 2nd 1969 build.

Am I correct in my assumptions?  If so, this further confirms the numbers matching aspect of the entire differential to the build date of the rest of the car.

Thanks In Advance For Any Replies!
Mike C



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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (2/11)
 4/17/17 10:18pm
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Looks right to me. HD 3:55 posi, 427, close enough build date for the car. Thumbs Up
The casting date is for the date the actual diff housing was cast, and the stamped alpha-numeric info is the date the diff was actually assembled. 

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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (3/11)
 4/17/17 10:25pm
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Was the HD diff and option or standard?  First time I've heard of it.

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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (4/11)
 4/18/17 7:25am
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HD diff had the bolt on, threaded style yokes for the halfshafts, instead of the u-bolt/nuts. All big blocks had the HD diff.

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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (5/11)
 4/18/17 8:06am
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Thanks. Never too old to learn.   Thumbs Up

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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (6/11)
 4/18/17 2:46pm
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Hello, I tried posting a picture of the diff but not successful

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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (7/11)
 4/18/17 10:53pm
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This one?




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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (8/11)
 4/26/17 5:04pm
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Hello,

Trying again to post picture of casting on housing,

February 24, 1969


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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (9/11)
 4/26/17 5:07pm
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Stamped code at bottom of housing,

Heavy Duty 3:55 ratio September 2nd, 1969



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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (10/11)
 4/26/17 9:07pm
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As Adam mentioned the only difference is with the axle yokes. In all reality I have never seen a yoke break at that point. I have seen rebuilt axles break, twisted splines, worn axle faces but never a broken yoke. Many times customers want to upgrade to the "HD" axles but don't realize how expensive a used set of caps are, about $125-150 for used GM, which are the best.
 
Axle endplay is more important in my opinion. I set my diffs up for 005-007 endplay. You might want to shoot some cast blast on the cover bolts or they will rust up on you.


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Re: Differential Build Dates Question (11/11)
 4/27/17 10:50am
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gtr1999 said: As Adam mentioned the only difference is with the axle yokes. In all reality I have never seen a yoke break at that point. I have seen rebuilt axles break, twisted splines, worn axle faces but never a broken yoke. Many times customers want to upgrade to the "HD" axles but don't realize how expensive a used set of caps are, about $125-150 for used GM, which are the best.
 
Axle endplay is more important in my opinion. I set my diffs up for 005-007 endplay. You might want to shoot some cast blast on the cover bolts or they will rust up on you.


Hello,

As Bair's rebuilt the differential I assume it is set up in spec.

Good idea on the bolt heads,

Thanks!
Mike C


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