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Re: how to I.D. a differential

To: Daniel Thompson <dthompso@total.net>
Subject: Re: how to I.D. a differential
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 22:54:32 -0400
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net, hello39@idt.net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <362E977A.67B9@total.net>
Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
4.22 diff should be stamped BTA 539
3.9 diff should be stamped BTA 1223
3.727  BTA 535

>From the special tuning book compliments of George Marinos.

Frank

Daniel Thompson wrote:
> 
> I've just purchased a very nice differential for my bugeye, looks as
> good as new inside and out. No signs of wear on any mating surfaces. The
> seller assures me it is a 4.22. "Why", I ask. "Because someone wrote it
> in felt pen on the casing", he replies.
> 
> I believe that the only way to be sure is to count the teeth. Can
> someone remind me how many there should be on a 4.22. Or is there really
> a number cast into the casing or elsewhere that gives it away?
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Daniel T.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Lots of LBCs
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut

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