Posted by Gordon on May 01, 1999 at 09:39:52:
In Reply to: 4.3 diff for 49 Desoto Power Wagon posted by Ron on April 30, 1999 at 04:15:55:
Aw come on, you can't just post a message like that and not follow it up by e-mailing Joe an image so we can all see it! I'm working on a T112 Carryall, 1941 4 x 2, and I think it has either a 4.1:1 or 4.3:1 diff in it, as it originally came with 15" wheels and a three speed gearbox, so the diff was needed so you got home before bedtime with the smaller wheels. I've seen images of Plymouth Ute's (that short for 'Utilities' for all you non-Australian speakers) with as similar setup. I did get a spare diff with mine, but it is rusted solid. I'm keeping it until mine moves under it's own power to see if the unit that is in place is OK, then I may try to clean it up, and I'm fairly sure the axle diff housing is a lot smaller and a different shpae anyway. Look for friendly Plymouth owners maybe ?
PS have a look at the Maple Leaf Up forum off the MVPA page, as Austalian versions of CMP trucks are covered there, and you may find a fellow Aussie with what you need.
Gordon, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.