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76 Rear end ratio

Posted: 3/28/09 7:26pm Message 1 of 10
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Where on the car can I find the rear end ratio stamped? I can find the codes on the internet to tell me what thecode means, but I have not yet found anything on the car to tell me the code. the undeside of the car is kind of grimy( 33 years of leaks and road use). Any info will be greatly appreciated. Also is there a book or a place on line where I can find this type of info for other optins on thecar.
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76 Rear end ratio

Posted: 3/28/09 8:22pm Message 2 of 10
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Look Here to locate the gear ratio code. It is on the bottom of the diff, just in front of the spring. It will be stamped in, and some of the characters may not be visible, or may not be stamped well.


                                                    


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76 Rear end ratio

Posted: 3/29/09 7:13pm Message 3 of 10
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Thanks, that was ecxactly what I was looking for.Thumbs Up


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Posted: 3/29/09 7:47pm Message 4 of 10
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76 Rear end ratio

Posted: 4/24/09 12:28pm Message 5 of 10
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Dos any one have a website where you can look up the codes for your rear gear? Thanks




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Posted: 4/24/09 5:12pm Message 6 of 10
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[QUOTE=JIreland87]

Dos any one have a website where you can look up the codes for your rear gear? Thanks

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http://corvette-world.com/corvette_1968-82_Rear_Axle%20Ratios_Identification.php



76 Rear end ratio

Posted: 4/24/09 5:46pm Message 7 of 10
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Posted: 4/24/09 7:40pm Message 8 of 10
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For '79, you have only three choices...
OM = 3.36
OH = 3.55
OJ = 3.70

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Posted: 4/24/09 9:49pm Message 9 of 10
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76 Rear end ratio

Posted: 4/28/09 1:14pm Message 10 of 10
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