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#1
03-23-2013, 03:51 PM
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Scrap or not scrap?
This picture is of a 1966 Bonneville 2.73 safe-t-track rear. I am considering extracting the gears and carrier and dumping this housing. I am concerned that it's too badly rusted / decayed to put into service. Plus, I have a very nice housing, currently containing a 2.56 open that I could use for the 2.73 gears and carrier. Thoughts?
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03-23-2013, 03:59 PM
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pull the vent tube out and save that at least
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03-23-2013, 05:59 PM
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The housings are plentiful. I would toss it as you say and keep the internals. That said, I have a 2.41 that I trip over b/c the thing is very nice and I have visions of 20 MPG with this and some unforeseen transmission.
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03-23-2013, 09:25 PM
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Looks like it could need more epoxy to stop the weep leaks than it's worth. Save the internals.
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#5
03-23-2013, 09:35 PM
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The other side looks ok, but the one pictured (passenger side) looks very decayed. The spring perches would need some work too. I imagine it could be welded up, but it doesn't seem worth it, particularly when I've got a good housing in the bull pen. I just need to consolidate.
You can't see it, but in addition to the two Pontiac rears, I've got a Dana 60 rear from a 70 F250 right on the floor next to this one. The truck rear is in pretty good shape, but it's gotta go too. Hoping to find a home for it. |
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