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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: bryancobb on April 16, 2011, 09:14:26 AM
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I read all the threads about axle housing markings. None of the threads seem to apply to mine. After soaking mine in Evaporust, no markings were visible. Was a 3 digit written on the flat on the bottom? Was there a stripe around the right tube, or a number on the front of the right tube? Was there a big "X" on the back of the center housing?
As I stated on another thread, the 3rd member was out of a 67 car. Dang! The only non-original major part I've found on the car. It had evidence of light blue where the yoke meets the pinion carrier and yellow paint on one ear of the yoke.
I would like to "simulate" the "possible correct markings" if someone would suggest some.
The transmission slip yoke/driveshaft/and rear end all had light blue marks. I'm thinking this is for standard, C-Code, Non handling package parts. I would guess the leaf spring U-bolts would have lite blue stripes, and possibly the leaf springs. ???
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Bryan,
I can't help with the paint markings, but the axle tag is the correct one for your car - and the date code is the first week of March 1966. I guess whoever replaced the center gears retained the original tag?
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I thought the same thing. I'm gonna go ahead and put the '67 chunk in right now since it works fine...but I'll be waiting for a 66 unit to fall in my lap for a trade.
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