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BRK, if you have an "open" differential, you need to rotate the tires 2 (two) times around and divide by two to get the ratio, with BOTH wheels off of the ground. If you have a 3.00:1 ratio, that's 6 revs of the driveshaft for two of either tire. In any case, a code of "14" is proper for the Ford 9" rear axle with 3.00:1 gear ratio. That is also an "open" axle, or in other words it has no factory limited slip as in "H4" or "H6". BTW, I'm still watching out for you!!! JSM84
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BRK, with BOTH wheels off of the ground, turn one wheel by hand two complete revolutions. IT's true that the opposite wheel will turn the opposite direction from the one you're turning, indicating an OPEN differential. Just count the number of rev's of the driveshaft for two complete turns/rev's of either wheel. Then divide by two to get your gear ratio. Six rev's of the driveshaft divided by two turns of a wheel equals 3:1 ratio, seven rev's divided by two equals 3.5:1 ratio. The false reading comes when only one tire is in the air while being turned. I've used this formula many times and it works. Give it a try!!! I've also looked at your gallery before and must comment on the 351W install you've done. Nice job!!! JSM84
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Hmm, you got me stumped now!!! Did you try turning that one tire clockwise 2x then counter-clockwise 2x??? I'm puzzled why the other tire wouldn't move. Try turning the driveshaft 3 turns, and count the revs of that one wheel. It's much harder to turn than a wheel, but you can see whether or not the driveshaft is moving both of the axleshafts and tires, rather than you putting force on one wheel on the end of one axleshaft. You can also try the same procedures on the front axle, as it should also be an "open" differential with the same or similar ratio.
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Well, I also asked this in the tranny and diff forum and a guy said when 1 wheel is turned you have to spin it 2 times cause the spiders walk and the carrier only makes half a rev for 1 rev of the tire. That means you were right on that you have to spin the tire 2 times.
Also, if I jack up the front, and spin 1 wheel the other spins opposite and doesent turn the driveshaft.
He said it is 3.50:1 ratio but I don't know how that is figured from 2 to 3.
Also, if I jack up the front, and spin 1 wheel the other spins opposite and doesent turn the driveshaft.
He said it is 3.50:1 ratio but I don't know how that is figured from 2 to 3.