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| | | Forums66 Topics128,023 Posts1,055,365 Members48,420 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | The casting number on the housing tells you exactly nothing about the gear ratio. Either pull the cover plate and post the number stamped on the perimeter of the ring gear (41-10 for instance, indicating a 4.10:1 ratio) or turn one wheel with the other one on the ground and count the turns of the driveshaft. Be aware that the spider gears will be involved, so turn the wheel TWO revolutions while counting the driveshaft rotations. Pulling the cover is the most accurate way, and that also allows you to inspect the gears for wear and/or damage. Jerry
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