Pinionshaft bearing lock screws. They are rear end bearing retaining screws and hold the propeller shaft /pinon bearing in place within the torque tube. The torque tube is pressed into the front half of the differential housing and is not meant to be separated.
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1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration