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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Gun-nut27
Are the Dana 60.2(3) rear ends any good? I've never heard of them before.
In their day, both were very good. Today, both are a liability because replacement parts are difficult to find, especially the axle shafts.

None of the Dana 60.2/60.3 parts are shared with Dana 60's.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Gun-nut, as for it maybe being a 428, pull one of the plugs and check the stroke. Also, the 428 has a flywheel (auto or standard) that is specific to that motor. Check the #s on the flywheel and check the balance weight. That is a dead give away unless they spent around $500 to have it internally balanced (crank).
I'll bet ND will have some #s for ya and maybe a picture or two of the flywheel.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Would I be able to check this with the motor mounted?
I removed the bottom portion of the bell housing(?) the other day, but I didn't look for any numbers.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Measuring the stroke will be the easiest method: 428: 3.98"

There are several possible 428 flywheels, but Ford used a rubber stamp for ID number markings, most have worn away today.
 
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