Try looking at Novak transmission site it has a description of the casting differences between the years of the sm 420 but not sure on the numbers .if you want a open drive using a sm 420 they were used from around 1948 to 1969 with small differences the older ones will work but you will need the rear bearing cover from a newer one with the yoke for the u joint and seal .The 68/69 ones have a reverse light switch on the top cover.There also may be newer models that were used in military vehicles.


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