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Don T · 03-30-2021, 07:55 PM

My 50 Meteor (with OD) had a toasted rear end, I was unable to determine what it was but I would call it a Ford special. Could not find parts source so tried to find alternate diff, many fit under this car (Maverick for one, certain years and wheel stud spacing).However mine was a 4.10 and wanted to retain that for the overdrive but could not find anything in a newer diff with that numerically high, most were 3.^^. Did finally find a NOS ring and pinion set that was a 3.88 which is as close as I could get. My suggestion would be to go to a newer complete replacement diff as (1) It will likely be cheaper and will occur in your lifetime (2) The ford diff was not to durable behind a 100 horse flathead and expectations behind a 350 Chevy??

03-30-2021, 07:55 PM	#10
Don T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 105	Re: 1951 Victoria rear ring/pinion replacement My 50 Meteor (with OD) had a toasted rear end, I was unable to determine what it was but I would call it a Ford special. Could not find parts source so tried to find alternate diff, many fit under this car (Maverick for one, certain years and wheel stud spacing).However mine was a 4.10 and wanted to retain that for the overdrive but could not find anything in a newer diff with that numerically high, most were 3.^^. Did finally find a NOS ring and pinion set that was a 3.88 which is as close as I could get. My suggestion would be to go to a newer complete replacement diff as (1) It will likely be cheaper and will occur in your lifetime (2) The ford diff was not to durable behind a 100 horse flathead and expectations behind a 350 Chevy??