13/14 Rear.. Casting date?

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13/14 Rear.. Casting date?

Post by Retro54 » Fri Jun 18, 2021 7:50 pm

Was working on the rear axle today and dad and I were wondering if the casting numbers on the one half of the shell translate to a casting date. 7 - M - 14 shows clearly on one half above the part #. Just curious if July 1914 would be a translation, or is the set of numbers and letter have no significance.

Ideas or insults welcome :D

Andy
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Re: 13/14 Rear.. Casting date?

Post by Original Smith » Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:17 am

Don't use those lock washers!


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Re: 13/14 Rear.. Casting date?

Post by speedytinc » Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:07 pm

Original Smith wrote:
Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:17 am
Don't use those lock washers!
The stud type bearing sleeve retainer studs have holes for safety wire. no lock washers untill later with hex head bolts.

Casting date likely. 7/13/14. Dont assume it helps date the assembly of your T. My early '15 WIDE TRACK roadster has a 13 rear end with a 2 piece D/S. Due to its rarity & low production, I believe it to have been factory installed, absent of other information. "Last in first out inventory." Wide tracks discontinued '15 or '16.

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Re: 13/14 Rear.. Casting date?

Post by Retro54 » Sat Jun 19, 2021 6:16 pm

speedytinc wrote:
Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:07 pm
Original Smith wrote:
Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:17 am
Don't use those lock washers!
The stud type bearing sleeve retainer studs have holes for safety wire. no lock washers untill later with hex head bolts.

Casting date likely. 7/13/14. Dont assume it helps date the assembly of your T. My early '15 WIDE TRACK roadster has a 13 rear end with a 2 piece D/S. Due to its rarity & low production, I believe it to have been factory installed, absent of other information. "Last in first out inventory." Wide tracks discontinued '15 or '16.
Thank you Speedy. Understood on car assembly. Just was curious about the axle only. Was thinking it might be a casting date and know that there are some great and knowledgeable people on here whom are willing to lend their opinions.

Andy

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