RE: [ihc] I need the rundown on the RA15 corportate axle

[bearbvd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Greg Hermann)]

At 12:21 PM 10/28/03, Ed Sohm wrote:
>Not sure why I didn't finish my reply the first time.
>
>The ratio is stamped in the end of the pinion, really small and hard to
>see even when clean. This I know to be true.
>
>Open or Detroit no-slip (locker) were the options I hear, no Limited
>slip offered.
>
>Greg is the man to answer about heavy axles, he knows a lot and has a
>few theories about making an RA-15 into 2 speed using RA20 parts.

NO way.

There is a pumpkin that is a two speed that fits an RA-25/30 ..
>
>When people say an IH lite line has a Rockwell, they mean an RA-15.  My
>understanding is that these axles were a Rockwell design and patent that
>IH paid to have the rights to produce for their use.  So they really are
>a Rockwell, made by IH for IH.
>
>Anyone feel free to correct me if I what I'm saying is wrong.
>
>Ed Sohm
>Battle Creek, IA
>
>'71 800 B
>'74 200 4X4 Travelette Camper Special
>+ a bunch more
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-ihc@domain.elided [mailto:owner-ihc@domain.elided] On Behalf Of
>Rocky Lear
>Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:25 AM
>To: ihc-digest@domain.elided
>Subject: [ihc] I need the rundown on the RA15 corportate axle
>
>
>I would greatly appreciate some info on this type rear. Any help to any
>of these questions would be great. First I need to know how to ID the
>ratio without pulling the stump. Was there a tag somewhere on these or
>was it stamped in somewhere on the housing? Next, I need to know what
>kind of carriers were used in these. Was there a locker available or
>were they all limited slip or open? Was this the heaviest axle IH
>offered in an 8 lug pattern or was there a RA20 with 8 lugs? Finally, I
>have seen Rockwell mentioned on ads for other 1 tons. Are these in
>actuality built by Rockwell? TIA!
>
>Rocky