Re: Dana 44 R&P Sets

["J. Michael Shaw, II" <MikeIIDC@domain.elided>]

So no code in the VIN that specifies 2WD vs. 4WD?  Darn!  Guess I'll just
drive it until it falls out!

Michael
-----Original Message-----
From: Howard R Pletcher <n9ads@domain.elided>
To: IHC-Digest@domain.elided <IHC-Digest@domain.elided>
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: Dana 44 R&P Sets


>I believe the 800 4x2 came only with the 4 cyl. so if someone did the
>conversion, they had to swap the engine too and the rear axle since I
>presume the wheels matched.
>
>I'll agree there were some things like that bracket that don't look
>substantial, but look at it this way--that flimsy bracket has kept the
>transmission from falling onto the road for 28 years, how much more
>overdesigned should it be?  :-)

Well, that was my concern.  If that thing has only been under there for
three years, and it sat for part of that time, maybe it isn't that sturdy!


Thanks for your help and input, Howard!  Much appreciated!

Michael