please help ID the ratio on my transitional year Cutlass
#41
Just an Olds Guy
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Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Do you have any pics that show the inside of the carrier with the pin and spyder gears showing better?
#43
Just an Olds Guy
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Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Problem is the car is all back together right now if I understood from earlier. Pics would have been nice whilst it was apart. Now the next easiest way is to check those axle shafts. C clip types will not have those axle flange holes.
#44
Last edited by Ces; July 30th, 2014 at 07:37 PM.
#46
Look above that and it says "full - 2004". The only way you fill these is by emptying them first, unless that was just his way of verifying the level was good by sticking his pinky into the bung and check for fluid?
As I suggested, the carrier and axles may have been swapped. That's why I asked if the axle shafts had holes to undo the 4 securing bolts.
Do you have any pics that show the inside of the carrier with the pin and spyder gears showing better?
As I suggested, the carrier and axles may have been swapped. That's why I asked if the axle shafts had holes to undo the 4 securing bolts.
Do you have any pics that show the inside of the carrier with the pin and spyder gears showing better?
#47
Please advise.
And yes, it's all back together now and mechanic has gone home so it's closed for the next few days if not longer.
#50
I'm starting to wonder if OPGI meant to say they've only heard of 8.5's in these cars and NOT 8.2's.
70cutty,
What about my pinion nut length matching the 8.2?
And the c clips we saw inside ?
I thought these were only found in 8.2's.
No one has responded to those questions yet...
My audio guy is finishing a repair right now.
Once he's done, I'll take more pics.
70cutty,
What about my pinion nut length matching the 8.2?
And the c clips we saw inside ?
I thought these were only found in 8.2's.
No one has responded to those questions yet...
My audio guy is finishing a repair right now.
Once he's done, I'll take more pics.
Last edited by Ces; July 30th, 2014 at 10:41 PM.
#53
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
#54
I don't remember doing that and never meant to say that.
I did post a couple times that I DO have c clips.
Either way, I have c clips and the pinion nut specs of the 8.2.
Can any one tell us if the 8.5 had c clips?
Can an 8.5 have the shorter pinion nut that I have?
Thx
I did post a couple times that I DO have c clips.
Either way, I have c clips and the pinion nut specs of the 8.2.
Can any one tell us if the 8.5 had c clips?
Can an 8.5 have the shorter pinion nut that I have?
Thx
#55
#59
I was talking about the yoke, not the axles. Earlier I was looking at the pictures on the computer, just wandering how did you confirm that this is 8.2??
Sorry I am posting this from my phone from Philippines, not the greatest connection.
Sorry I am posting this from my phone from Philippines, not the greatest connection.
#60
I see here in the new Summit catalog,
the 8.5 has c clips. And comes with 28 or 30 spline.
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My confusion continues....
I'll Just have my mechanic pull the wheel and count the teeth.
Then I going to find the casting number Allan showed me.
Then I'm likely going to contact Jim.
Thanks again, CO.
the 8.5 has c clips. And comes with 28 or 30 spline.
image_zps49b52aec.jpg
My confusion continues....
I'll Just have my mechanic pull the wheel and count the teeth.
Then I going to find the casting number Allan showed me.
Then I'm likely going to contact Jim.
Thanks again, CO.
#61
My extremely competent Mechanic identified that my rear end does have c clips. No I did not see them. But it's irrelevant now as I see both the 8.2 and 8 .5 can have c clips
Last edited by Ces; July 31st, 2014 at 06:30 PM.
#62
because it's like the more we discuss this the more confused I'm getting.
The more people I talk to the more opinions vary or straight up contradict one another....
I ended up having to give my mechanic $280 yesterday and I still don't know what rear end is in my car
#64
Make this easier on your self, call Jim tomorrow, send him some pictures and see what he says. Jim is like rear end Jedi master.
Sorry about my posting like I said internet connection sucks here.
I firmly believe that you have 8.5 BOP rear end with bolt in axles. Those little square bumps are only on BOP bolt in axles.
Sorry about my posting like I said internet connection sucks here.
I firmly believe that you have 8.5 BOP rear end with bolt in axles. Those little square bumps are only on BOP bolt in axles.
#66
Make this easier on your self, call Jim tomorrow, send him some pictures and see what he says. Jim is like rear end Jedi master.
Sorry about my posting like I said internet connection sucks here.
I firmly believe that you have 8.5 BOP rear end with bolt in axles. Those little square bumps are only on BOP bolt in axles.
Sorry about my posting like I said internet connection sucks here.
I firmly believe that you have 8.5 BOP rear end with bolt in axles. Those little square bumps are only on BOP bolt in axles.
I'll do that.
Here's opgi listing Auburn and Eaton posi rears for 64-71, and 64-72, respectively, Cutlass models showing 8.2 ONLY
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#67
If I wasn't out of the country I would help you, to the extent of my limited knowledge. FYI I paid $350 to get my rear end hot tanked, put it all new bearings,seals, posi and gears. That was for labor, Jim supplied the parts. Your competent mechanic is a rip off.
#70
rear end
The rear end is a 10 bolt 8.5 Corporate gm
It has BOLT IN AXLES
The pictures you showed on this site are all 1o bolt 8.5. Carrier caps with the diamond casting and arrows high on passenger cap and low pointing out on the driver side cap. Then there is the casting BUMPS on the cast collar where the tube presses into the center casting on each side. The Pinion nut will be 1 1/4 socket
The yoke will use 4 bolts and 2 straps.
The rear cover is correct for the OLDS rears all the way to 1971 - 1976
THAT IS NOT A 10 bolt 8.2 c-clip CHEVY rear.
Done.
Jim
J D Race
It has BOLT IN AXLES
The pictures you showed on this site are all 1o bolt 8.5. Carrier caps with the diamond casting and arrows high on passenger cap and low pointing out on the driver side cap. Then there is the casting BUMPS on the cast collar where the tube presses into the center casting on each side. The Pinion nut will be 1 1/4 socket
The yoke will use 4 bolts and 2 straps.
The rear cover is correct for the OLDS rears all the way to 1971 - 1976
THAT IS NOT A 10 bolt 8.2 c-clip CHEVY rear.
Done.
Jim
J D Race
#72
The rear end is a 10 bolt 8.5 Corporate gm
It has BOLT IN AXLES
The pictures you showed on this site are all 1o bolt 8.5. Carrier caps with the diamond casting and arrows high on passenger cap and low pointing out on the driver side cap. Then there is the casting BUMPS on the cast collar where the tube presses into the center casting on each side. The Pinion nut will be 1 1/4 socket
The yoke will use 4 bolts and 2 straps.
The rear cover is correct for the OLDS rears all the way to 1971 - 1976
THAT IS NOT A 10 bolt 8.2 c-clip CHEVY rear.
Done.
Jim
J D Race
It has BOLT IN AXLES
The pictures you showed on this site are all 1o bolt 8.5. Carrier caps with the diamond casting and arrows high on passenger cap and low pointing out on the driver side cap. Then there is the casting BUMPS on the cast collar where the tube presses into the center casting on each side. The Pinion nut will be 1 1/4 socket
The yoke will use 4 bolts and 2 straps.
The rear cover is correct for the OLDS rears all the way to 1971 - 1976
THAT IS NOT A 10 bolt 8.2 c-clip CHEVY rear.
Done.
Jim
J D Race
I'll be in touch about a posi setup.
Much appreciated !
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