Let me add to the subject a little of what I think I know and something that I
do know for sure. Since the rear axle we're discussing is a Hotchkiss style
design, I'm assuming that is where the "HO" designation began. I do know that
the 72 designates the 7200 pound load capacity of the rear axle
from 4:57 to
4:10 so no longer have the original.
Roy
- Original Message -
From: Jeffrey Pohlar
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:57 PM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] HO rear ends
Let me add to the subject a little of what I think I know
catch all name
for even the 50's.
Roy
- Original Message -
From: Jeffrey Pohlar
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:57 PM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] HO rear ends
Let me add to the subject a little of what I think I know and something th
I don't think that the center section has any markings that designate whether
it was a 50 or 72. The 5000 lb and 7200 lb ratings refer mainly to the load
carrying capacity of the rear axle as an entire unit because the outer wheel
bearings and brakes etc are different. I'm thinking that origina
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Jeffrey Pohlar
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 8:25 AM
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] HO rear ends
I don't think that the center section has any markings that designate whether
it was a 50 or 72. The 5000 lb
pinion gears that
will fit? I'll keep y'all posted.
Roy
- Original Message -
From: Jeffrey Pohlar
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] HO rear ends
I don't think that the center
y, January 14, 2008 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] HO rear ends
Well..I just went out and looked and based on your description, Jeff, I have
an HO72 with the load bolt. The gear ratio is absolutely 4:10. I have checked
that, So, no matter what else, we know we can get an HO72 with