Mystery Diff

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

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.

Hello Keith & others,

Actually it is REO which stands for Ransom Eli Olds. When Ransom left the Oldsmobile company to set up his own business they would not let him take the "Oldsmobile" name. So he set up a new company with the initials of his name. Accessed June 4th from https://reoclub.org/History.html

I have a 1934-35 REO Speed Wagon Truck. Ransom Eli Olds was one very interesting fellow!

Kind Regards
Lionel