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Topic: differential id

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differential id

Posted: 3/6/08 8:23pm Message 1 of 4
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Vette(s): 1968 convertable 327 300hp All numbers matching, rally red with black interior. A/C, power windows, power brakes. Tremic 5speed
Can anyone help me ID the rear end on my '68? The code stamp on it is AL 18 68W. Thanks.


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differential id

Posted: 3/6/08 8:34pm Message 2 of 4
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AL = 3.08 Posi unit behind a 327 engine
18 = Julian date of assembly
68 = year model
W = Warren Motive assy plant, OR Warner Gear supplied posi unit



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differential id

Posted: 3/6/08 8:37pm Message 3 of 4
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Thank you Joel.


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Posted: 3/6/08 9:20pm Message 4 of 4
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Scott, I have made an error in the dating of your diff assy.
Early cars did not use the Julian dating, so yours would actually be dated:
1-8-68(18 68)

Sorry for the error...


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