This is for you big truck guys . I just adopted this piece - saving it from the scrap yard. I know..... Anyone have any ideas on this rear end.

 

It's Timken, for certain, based on the split case. Single speed. My guess would be model 53566 that was used under the early F-4/5s. The two wheels pictured are not widow makers, but the concave side of the nearest one seems pretty rusted. Stu

 

Looks like a single speed rear axle from a 48 52 f5. Maybe f6 but i think most of the f6's had a two speed rear end.
This one probably has a 5.83 gear ratio?

Looks like a decent lockring 20" wheel also.

Other than the lockring wheels and possibly the brake drums and brake parts the rest may be scrap??
What are your plans for it?


Edit. Typing at same time as Stu. After looking again the wheel does appear to have rust around those rivets holding the wheel together. Or is that flaky paint or old axle grease and dirt? Seems thats where they tend to get bad.

 

Upper pic: Timken model 53566: JH = F5 Parcel Delivery / T = F5 / TL = F4 / W = F5 COE

Lower Pic: Timken model 51524: D = F2 / Y = F3 / J = F3 Parcel Delivery / JH = F5 Parcel Delivery / T = F5 / TL = F4 / W = F5 COE

 

It could also be from a '40-'47 1 1/2 -2 ton Ford truck. The wheels are pre '48, 6.67 ratio was also common on the older trucks.

 

Bill - I don't recall seeing any other reference showing the 51524 used under the bigger models. Only under F-2, F-3, and PD. I think that page sub-title is a misprint. The 51524 was also used under the earlier tonner and Studebakers.

Mark - agree that could be a 47 or earlier based on the wheels. The locking ring style, though, continued in wide use after 48 primarily on IHC and Dodge trucks. The wheels could have been a later swap. Stu

 

Picture caption says one thing, application charts say another.

 

Yeah, the earlier paper copies of the Chassis Catalog show the differences as does the Shop Manual. I also run into part number and size typos a lot in my wheel references, and have pen and ink corrections in many. Stu

 

Thanks guys - the wheels are OK - most of what you see is just flake. I didn't have any plans for it other than I didn't want to see it get scrapped. It's too big for anything I have or plan on having

 

If your wheels are rust free and straight, and drums near spec, you'll come out well ahead. And will be a hero to the guys looking for the parts. If you plan to remove the wheels yourself be alert to left hand and right hand threads. The nuts are marked "L" and "R". Stu

 

At least check the ratio before scrapping its more likely a 6.67:1 but could be a 5.83
Should be stamped with R&P tooth count on the center housing although tough to read

Spin one wheel 2x and count the pinion