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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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Deciphering the tag on a 9"

I pulled the tag off of the rearend of my -100. Can someone (Oh,Bill, are you there?) tell me what the tag numbers mean??

Here is what the tag reads:

WBM-K
3 70 7BA 304


Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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I pulled the tag off of the rearend of my -100. Can someone (Oh,Bill, are you there?) tell me what the tag numbers mean??

Here is what the tag reads:

WBM-K
3 70 7BA 304
WBM? BM? There's a lotta scheiss listed in the 1964/72 truck parts catalog, but there's no rear axle code of WBM-K.

WDM-K = Ford 9" / 3.70-1 / non Limited Slip / 3300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.

7BA = Assembled the first week (A) of February (B), 1967 (7).
 
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Heehee...Sorry Bill, My fat finger did a B instead of D!! Well, this is good, I wanted a ratio somewhere close to 3.73, so now I don't have to change out the ring and pinion! Thanks Bill, your info is much appreciated!

Damn, I forgot to check that Cd that I bought!
 
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