Mystery Diff

[Howard]

G'Day All,
A friend of mine spotted this diff on a farm walk, and asked me if I could identify it. I couldn't.
I asked a couple of other punters, and got several different answers.
So, over to the brains trust.
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My guess was MH scout car - Disproved
Contestant One said: 1936/39 Ford truck?
Contestant Two said: GM Something?
Contestant Three said: Stude US6?

What's the correct answer?

[charlie fitton]

Don't see in input / pinion shaft, Ford for sure. blanked off ends on the hubs - converted for trailer use.

[Lynn Eades]

I think the jimmy and stude use the same axles. yes I know ythere are two types in Jimmies, Banjo and Timken. Anyhow the axle has slippers for the springs and mounts for the radius arms, so definately 6x6 rear axle.

[hrpearce]

Howard check out post 67 in Kevin's toys for your answer.

[Howard]

You mean this one?

Looks like it, eh?
I'm a little confused by your post, Is the diff Studebaker or RIO (showing my ignorance of US trucks).
H

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Howard

I'm a little confused by your post, Is the diff Studebaker or RIO (showing my ignorance of US trucks).
H

Studebaker, Reo (not Rio as in the KIA P.O.S.) - same thing different badge.

The Timken axles as used in some GMCs as well as Studebaker/Reo has a flat-ish side on the diff housing compared to the Ford, and also uses 6 stud hubs.

[Howard]

Originally Posted by Howard

...My guess was MH scout car - Disproved
Contestant One said: 1936/39 Ford truck?
Contestant Two said: GM Something?
Contestant Three said: Stude US6?
What's the correct answer?

So, The winner is.... (Drum roll...) Contestant 3!
AKA Mr Keith Webb!
Bad luck to out other two contestants, who will each be going home with a supplementary prize... (Nominate yourself to collect)

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