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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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9" decode

WDM-CN 8KA
3 50 9 361A


3:50 9" INCH what do the other numbers indicate?


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WDM-CN= Ford 9" non-locking 3.50 ratio 28 spline axles, use parts list #88
8KA=built (8) 1978 (K) October (A) First week
3.50 (ratio) 9 (9" Ford) 361A (plant code)
 
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Just so you know, the parts list # 88 refers to the Ford parts catalogs. There are so many variations on rear end that Ford sorts the different rears into groups and gives each group its own parts list.
If you ever have to go to a dealer for parts they would use list #88 to look up your parts.
 
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