1988 e250 axle code question
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1988 e250 axle code question
I am trying to locate a 3/4 ton axle with a very mild gear ratio for my project.I need to find out what a 33 axle code from an 88 e250 translates to.I was at the junk yard today and this van has no rear wheels .So I can not get under it to get any info.It is blocked i behind 10 other cars.So if I am going to make the guys dig it out. I want to make sure of what I am geting first.Thanks.
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Thanks for that info.I am just fine on decoding the tag on the rear end.
The problem is it was buried at the junkard 5 cars deep and some genius robbed the rear wheels and put the axle on the ground.So I could not get to the tag.
I need a dana 61 from a e250. 1976-1986.There was an option for a 3.08 gear.
That is what I need.However the non u pull yard gets 800 for it.
My 1964 f250 has a 12v cummins and Allison at545.My d60 presently has 3.73 gears.With the non overdrive, non lock up trans and a 2200 rpm redline....52mph top speed! no good.
So you see I was hoping that van against the odds would get the job done.
The problem is it was buried at the junkard 5 cars deep and some genius robbed the rear wheels and put the axle on the ground.So I could not get to the tag.
I need a dana 61 from a e250. 1976-1986.There was an option for a 3.08 gear.
That is what I need.However the non u pull yard gets 800 for it.
My 1964 f250 has a 12v cummins and Allison at545.My d60 presently has 3.73 gears.With the non overdrive, non lock up trans and a 2200 rpm redline....52mph top speed! no good.
So you see I was hoping that van against the odds would get the job done.
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torque at rpm doesn't seem to be the problem.
and with that setup, i doubt mileage is either...
and with that setup, i doubt mileage is either...
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I meant anything higher than 3.55, it sux, I have it in my 99 E-350 and am wanting to replace it with 4.10 LS.
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The problem is with a 3.55 gear is it will only get 50mph top speed.
If I had a 3.07 at 2050rpm 60mph.The cummins 5.9 starts defueling @2k rpm.cummins range for towing is 1400rpm to 2200.3.07 will get me to a driveable range.
I believe torque will not be an issue.
If I had a 3.07 at 2050rpm 60mph.The cummins 5.9 starts defueling @2k rpm.cummins range for towing is 1400rpm to 2200.3.07 will get me to a driveable range.
I believe torque will not be an issue.
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Need to look into an OD trans, my cousin has a newer version to the 700R4 on his, think it's the 60 something. He has a new Allison in the shop, but not gonna pay what they want for the programing to run it. You could add an overdrive/under drive unit to your transmission too.
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that would be great but I have an Allison AT545 auto.I have not seen anything to do an od add on .It does not have a typical removable tail housing.Also there is a drum parking brake on the rear because the transmission does not have a park paw.
I have a manual od trans but do not have the cummins to chevy adapter and they are about 700 used.I was hoping to score a 61 w 3.08 gear as it would be much cheaper.Also my wife is right that I would be sick of the stick in 3 days.
Torque multiplication will be ok as trans first gear is basically 4to 1 reduction.
I have a manual od trans but do not have the cummins to chevy adapter and they are about 700 used.I was hoping to score a 61 w 3.08 gear as it would be much cheaper.Also my wife is right that I would be sick of the stick in 3 days.
Torque multiplication will be ok as trans first gear is basically 4to 1 reduction.
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