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    9/29/2022 5:17 PM  #1

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    The one you type the numbers in....I got a rear out of a Maverick/Comet and just making sure what it is supposed to have by tag ....but it its either a 62 72 or 82,
     

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    9/29/2022 7:28 PM  #2

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    Re: Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    If you know it is from a Maverick... here's a clue.
    Hope this helps.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Maverick_(1970–1977)

    http://www.fordification.com/tech/rearends_ford01.htm

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    9/29/2022 7:55 PM  #3

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    Re: Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    looks like it says
    WDW -T         2JA
    2.79        8      52OC

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    9/29/2022 7:57 PM  #4

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    Re: Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    He said it was out of a Comet. Car was not there and was already out of car.

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    9/29/2022 9:05 PM  #5

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    Re: Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    Hmmmmmmmm.... a 2.79:! ?!!
    You planning on running that Mustang at Daytona???
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    9/29/2022 9:16 PM  #6

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    Re: Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    6sally6 wrote:

    Hmmmmmmmm.... a 2.79:! ?!!
    You planning on running that Mustang at Daytona???
    6s6

    thats what is in it now wanting to swap some 3:55 and traction loc ....was just wanting to see what year and other info from tag

     

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    9/29/2022 9:18 PM  #7

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    6sally6 wrote:

    Hmmmmmmmm.... a 2.79:! ?!!
    You planning on running that Mustang at Daytona???
    6s6

    my old 66 had 2:79  but also had the 4cyl  turbo coupe5 speed in it
     

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    9/29/2022 9:27 PM  #8

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    Re: Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    WDW-T

    IT IN THE DECODER LINK  LOL

     

    9/30/2022 11:25 AM  #9

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    Re: Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    Nos681 wrote:

    WDW-T

    IT IN THE DECODER LINK LOL

    Thanks
    WDW-T  Comet '71-'73
    Maverick '71-'74 
    2.79  8 in  NL28
    Along with other numbers it must be a 1972 Mercury Comet
     

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    10/10/2022 2:41 PM  #10

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    Re: Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    I have a 3.00 ratio in mine behind the original 4 speed.
    The acceleration is good and the highway cruising is good. I find that the 3.00 is perfect for me.

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    10/10/2022 2:59 PM  #11

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    Toploader wrote:

    I have a 3.00 ratio in mine behind the original 4 speed.
    The acceleration is good and the highway cruising is good. I find that the 3.00 is perfect for me.

    seems like that is what is in my car now aa 3;00
     

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    10/10/2022 4:40 PM  #12

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    I like 3.25 with O/D in 4th, 1st is definitely not a granny gear and 4th gives me 1950 rpm at 70 mph with 22-24 mpg on the flats and that’s with a 331ci engine.

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    10/10/2022 8:08 PM  #13

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    Rudi wrote:

    I like 3.25 with O/D in 4th, 1st is definitely not a granny gear and 4th gives me 1950 rpm at 70 mph with 22-24 mpg on the flats and that’s with a 331ci engine.

    I have a 3.35:1 first gear in my 5 speed.
     

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    10/10/2022 9:11 PM  #14

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    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    Rudi wrote:

    I like 3.25 with O/D in 4th, 1st is definitely not a granny gear and 4th gives me 1950 rpm at 70 mph with 22-24 mpg on the flats and that’s with a 331ci engine.

    I have a 3.35 first gear in my 5 speed.
     

     
    Never heard of 3.35!

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    10/11/2022 4:18 PM  #15

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    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    Rudi wrote:

    I like 3.25 with O/D in 4th, 1st is definitely not a granny gear and 4th gives me 1950 rpm at 70 mph with 22-24 mpg on the flats and that’s with a 331ci engine.

    I have a 3.35 first gear in my 5 speed.
     

     
    Never heard of 3.35!

    the gear set in my 5 speed is a 3.35:1 first gear and the 5 th gear is 0.68:1 ratio standard for 90-93GT a 2.95:1 first gear would be better i am told....the 3.35:1 is pretty steep.   The gears in my rear end is 3.00:1
     

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    10/11/2022 5:27 PM  #16

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    Billy,  I, too, have a T5 with a 3.35 first and 3.00 rear end.  That first is way too low for my taste.  Back when I had the top loader I had a 2.95 first that was perfect.  I got my T5 on a deal for $1k, so I could not turn it down.  Even then I did not like starting off.  I still don't.  But I have looked for trannies with the higher ratio with no luck.  And even gear sets are hard to find.  Maybe someone here can point you in the right direction.

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    10/11/2022 8:42 PM  #17

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    lowercasesteve wrote:

    Billy,  I, too, have a T5 with a 3.35 first and 3.00 rear end.  That first is way too low for my taste.  Back when I had the top loader I had a 2.95 first that was perfect.  I got my T5 on a deal for $1k, so I could not turn it down.  Even then I did not like starting off.  I still don't.  But I have looked for trannies with the higher ratio with no luck.  And even gear sets are hard to find.  Maybe someone here can point you in the right direction.

    I will see how it does with the new engine before I change the rear gears I may just get a gear set put in my rear and just leave it open instead of going posi.
     

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    10/12/2022 1:32 PM  #18

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    Re: Anybody got a link to rear end tag decoder the one that you type the

    From the Tremec T-5 data sheet I have, the 3.35 first gear T-5 was used in a 1999 Mustang with a 3.8l V6.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    10/12/2022 3:02 PM  #19

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