Is this a common book?

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

As I am ignorant about these things and so much more, is that a Ford case in the Novermber 1940-dated page please? Or GM?

[cliff]

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

As I am ignorant about these things and so much more, is that a Ford case in the Novermber 1940-dated page please? Or GM?

I'd have thought it was a FORD case as it is pictured in a FORD service bulletin!

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

Is that a Ford case in the Novermber 1940-dated page please? Or GM?

The Bulletin does not specify the origin, design or manufacturer (Timken, McKinnons, etc) but deals more with "This is how it works, this is how to fix it". The cases are identical inside and it is just a casting mark that distinguishes the two "Brands" of case.

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

Regrettably Fords used McKinnon-built transfer cases, especially in the 1940 Model year production, as Windsor Axle Plant was not equipped to build them, whereas the St Catherines plant had the benefit of GM licences. Of course the initial intention was that say Fords would say, supply cabs for both companies and GM other components. However this was abandoned as impractical pretty rapidly.

[hrpearce]

Originally Posted by servicepub

Wow!! Five orders from Australia in the course of 2 days! I can soon retire.

Cheers,
Clive

Thanks Clive CD arived in todays post and plays fine.

[aj.lec]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

Thanks Clive CD arived in todays post and plays fine.

Same for me
Will keep me scrolling for a while