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Show your support by making a donation here: Supporters page >>>> 72 rear axel code help          El Camino Central Forum Index -> Transmission & Drive line View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message ElkyPete 4th Gen Group Moderator Necoa #: 3 Location: 13(TX) Joined: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 2915 Year: 1976 Model: El Camino Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 9:21 pm    Post subject: 72 rear axel code help Can anyone decipher this 72 rear axel code? KDC 279 Thankx _________________ Home Site: http://www.elcaminoplace.com 1972 El Camino Custom 400 1976 El Camino Classic 1980 El Camino Super Sport E-Mail: engstrvr@sbcglobal.net Back to top 87ElCamino Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 560 Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT) Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 3984 Year: 1987 Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2004 7:25 am    Post subject: Pete, I think it's a 71 rear end, not a 72. KD = 2.73 non-posi C = Buffalo 279 = made on the 279th day of 1971 _________________ Ernie 87 El Camino "To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid" Back to top Orfunauto Silver Contributor Necoa #: 1260 Location: 5(NC,SC) Joined: Jul 21, 2003 Posts: 271 Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2004 7:36 pm    Post subject: Using all three letters (KDC) and the Hollanders exchange manual 54th edition, it comes out as a 1974, twelve bolt cover, 3.40 non-locking series 10 van & bus differential built on the 279th day. This of course is dependant upon all three letters being stamped side by side and and no space between the "D" and the "C". Back to top ElkyPete 4th Gen Group Moderator Necoa #: 3 Location: 13(TX) Joined: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 2915 Year: 1976 Model: El Camino Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:33 am    Post subject: So basically it is something between a 2.73:1 and a 3.40:1? The number on the tube appear just like I typed them in with the exception of a "1" after all that. It actually has KDC 279 1 <<- Just like that. It was pulled out of a 1972 El Camino but I don't know if it is original. I needed one to put back in my 72. It is a 12 Bolt and it doesn't look like it has been welded on (to change the mounting) it all looks original. So..... Which one is correct? Is it a 2.73 or a 3.40? _________________ Home Site: http://www.elcaminoplace.com 1972 El Camino Custom 400 1976 El Camino Classic 1980 El Camino Super Sport E-Mail: engstrvr@sbcglobal.net Back to top 87ElCamino Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 560 Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT) Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 3984 Year: 1987 Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 10:53 am    Post subject: ElkyPete wrote: The number on the tube appear just like I typed them in with the exception of a "1" after all that. The 1 is the shift it was made on. KD = 2.73 non-posi C = Buffalo 279 = made on the 279th day of 1971 1 = 1st shift Do you doubt me Pete? _________________ Ernie 87 El Camino "To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid" Back to top ElkyPete 4th Gen Group Moderator Necoa #: 3 Location: 13(TX) Joined: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 2915 Year: 1976 Model: El Camino Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2004 11:01 am    Post subject: Let see I've done that before..... and was wrong. I need a rear for the 72 now so no matter, its a 12 and it fits and I can get new gears. Its not like its a running vehicle anyway. _________________ Home Site: http://www.elcaminoplace.com 1972 El Camino Custom 400 1976 El Camino Classic 1980 El Camino Super Sport E-Mail: engstrvr@sbcglobal.net Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         El Camino Central Forum Index -> Transmission & Drive line All times are GMT - 6 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forumEl Camino Central Forum Index|--New Members|   |--Announcement|   |--Messages for new forum members|--General Topics|   |--General BS Topics|   |--Site Topics|   |--Legislative Alerts|   |--Product Review|   |--Tips & Tricks|   |--Vendors Forum|   |--Audio|--Body & Chassis|   |--Body Restoration|   |--Electrical Systems|   |--Interior Restoration|   |--Heating & Air Conditioning Systems|   |--Suspension|   |--Detailing|--Drivetrain & Performance|   |--Ignition Upgrades & Discussion Forum|   |--Engine Topics|   |--LT1/LS1/EFI Tech|   |--Performance Modifications|   |--Transmission & Drive line|   |--Brake Systems|--Events & Projects|   |--Calendar of Events|   |--Garage Sales|   |--Wanted Items|   |--Ebay Alert|   |--El Camino 50th Anniversary|   |--All GM Carlsile|--Technical Database|   |--VIN Decoding|   |--RPO Codes|--Regional Discussion Forums|   |--Region 1 (NY)|   |--Region 2 (CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)|   |--Region 3 (DE,NJ,PA)|   |--Region 4 (MD,VA)|   |--Region 5 (NC,SC)|   |--Region 6 (FL)|   |--Region 7 (AL,GA,TN)|   |--Region 8 (OH,WV)|   |--Region 9 (IN,KY,MI)|   |--Region 10 (IL,MN,WI)|   |--Region 11 (IA,NE,ND,SD)|   |--Region 12 (MO,OK,KS)|   |--Region 13 (TX)|   |--Region 14 (AR,LA,MS)|   |--Region 15 (AZ,NM)|   |--Region 16 (CO,MT,WY,UT)|   |--Region 17 (S.CA,S.NV)|   |--Region 18 (N.CA,N.NV)|   |--Region 19 (AK,ID,OR,WA)|   |--Region 20 (HI)|   |--Region 21 Canada (West of Ontario)|   |--Region 22 Canada (East of Manitoba)|   |--Region 23 Mexico|   |--Region 24 Europe|   |--Region 25 (All Other Countries)|--Admininistration|   |--Administration Messages  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB 2.0.8 © 2001 phpBB Group phpBB port v2.1 based on Tom Nitzschner's phpbb2.0.6 upgraded to phpBB 2.0.4 standalone was developed and tested by: ArtificialIntel, ChatServ, mikem, sixonetonoffun and Paul Laudanski (aka Zhen-Xjell). 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