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Old 06-16-2007, 08:51 PM   #1
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Help with rear axle code

Rear axle code on right passenger side says RHA W330 1; what is the rear axle ratio for this code???
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Old 06-17-2007, 11:00 AM   #2
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Re: Help with rear axle code

that is a 1972 3:07 ratio..
Here is a link.. srcoll down to axle codes and click on year

http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm?p1=axles

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Old 07-14-2011, 08:16 AM   #3
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I need this info but the link is dead now....arrrgh!!!!!
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Old 07-14-2011, 08:21 AM   #4
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Re: Help with rear axle code

a code that was stamped 40years ago is not always what is inside now alot of times// a simple rear fluid change will give you a foolproof answer
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Old 11-03-2011, 03:29 PM   #5
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Re: Help with rear axle code

[QUOTE= a simple rear fluid change will give you a foolproof answer[/QUOTE]

Please explain, what would one look for?
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Old 11-03-2011, 03:33 PM   #6
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Re: Help with rear axle code

Book says 1972 3.73 open (non-posi).
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Old 11-03-2011, 03:53 PM   #7
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Re: Help with rear axle code

Great thanks...just wanted an idea before I popped to take a look...
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Old 09-28-2012, 03:09 PM   #8
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Please explain, what would one look for?
On the edge of the ring gear there are going to be some numbers. There will be two numbers separated by a colon (. These numbers indicate the number of teeth on the pinion and the ring gear.

For example, mine is stamped 11:41. 41 divided by 11 equals 3.7272, so it's a 3.71:1 gear ration
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Old 07-14-2011, 08:31 AM   #9
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Re: Help with rear axle code

True enough, I am pretty sure this is an unmolested truck though, as far as the rear axle. I plan to pull the cover soon and change gear oil but I have a lot to get done before I get around to it. I really would like to find a ratio code chart.
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Old 07-14-2011, 11:31 AM   #10
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Yes that site is dead, I now have an interchange manual that lists the codes, post up your axle code and I can tell you what it originally was
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Old 07-14-2011, 12:03 PM   #11
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Its a 70 pickup TDA. I found another post after I did a search that said it is a 3.73. Im guessing its an open (peg leg)
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Old 07-14-2011, 12:26 PM   #12
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Re: Help with rear axle code

You are both correct, the GM parts manual says that is a 1072 3.07 (open) for CS/CE, and the same stamp was used in 1970 for a 3.73 (open). Therefore, if it is a 6-lug, it's probably the 3.73 and if it is a 5-lug it's probably a 3.07.

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Old 07-14-2011, 12:29 PM   #13
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It is a 6 lug, 3.73 should be nice with my overdrive. Thank you!
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Old 07-14-2011, 10:12 PM   #14
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My Hollander interchange manual lists it as a 70 3:73 open.
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Old 11-03-2011, 03:16 PM   #15
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Re: Help with rear axle code

any help with a 72 rearend stamped RHC W126 1 Thanks in advance...

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Old 11-03-2011, 03:36 PM   #16
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Re: Help with rear axle code

Here is what was stamped on mine...
It's a 3:07 Posi now
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Old 04-08-2012, 01:10 PM   #17
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Re: Help with rear axle code

Need a bit of help, have a 1970 C-10 that I have reason to believe was swapped to a 71 Frame, dash sheet says automatic & had to cut a bellhousing crossmember out that was riveted in, disc brakes, and rear lug studs for a 70 didn't fit but 71's did, as well as a 71 type grill, & am noticing looseness in the rear end, anyway it is 5 lug with coils and the number on pumpkin is 3896838 and code on tube is RHA W143 1
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Old 09-01-2012, 09:37 PM   #18
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Re: Help with rear axle code

Bump. I have a 72 with rha code. Hoping someone has a definitive source.
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Old 09-01-2012, 10:08 PM   #19
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RHA= 1972, 3:07 ratio (Source: Hollander interchange manual)
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RHA= 1972, 3:07 ratio (Source: Hollander interchange manual)
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Old 09-02-2012, 02:53 AM   #21
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RHA, '72 CS/CE10 3.07:1 Chevrolet Parts Manual
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Old 09-28-2012, 02:11 PM   #22
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How about this one?

RA 0208 W2
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Old 09-28-2012, 02:25 PM   #23
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Both 68 and 69 used RA for the 3.07 open for a Series 10.
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Old 09-28-2012, 10:22 PM   #24
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RA 0208 W2
C10/G10 1968 or 69 open 3.07:1 ratio, February 8th, Warren Plant, 2nd shift.

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Old 09-28-2012, 11:48 PM   #25
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Gmpartswiki.com will answer all your decoding questions.
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