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Old Mar 12, 2021 | 08:06 PM
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Axle tag decoding

I recently purchased a 1966 F100 for $400 to use as a parts truck for my 1966 F100 4wd. I managed to get it running yesterday and I love the way it drives. So.......I have another project truck! Needing help decoding the axle tag. The door plate identifies the rear end as a Dana 60-2 limited slip differential with 3.54 gearing. The tag on the axle is stamped: C6TA-A (or 4)L, below that is 2678-6 and 3.54. Can anyone decode that for me?



 

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Back to the top. Interested to hear as well, but it at least sounds like the tag agrees with the vehicle info.

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What a deal, good for you!
 
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C6TA-AL is simply the Axle tag number for the 3.54:1 ratio Dana Spicer rear axle (parts list #173). The 3.54 is self explanatory and the 2678-6 portion is specified to Dana. Ford doesn't document what those meant in the MPC.
 
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