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
Andy
13/14 Rear.. Casting date?
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Re: 13/14 Rear.. Casting date?
Don't use those lock washers!
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Re: 13/14 Rear.. Casting date?
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?
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.speedytinc wrote: ↑Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:07 pmThe 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.
Andy