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BILL WZOREK · 09-30-2014, 02:13 PM

SHEBA is a 47 Tudor with a 9" ford rear installed. where is the drain?
Or do I have to pull the rear cover ~?~ if that is the case is there a gasket involved ?

GETTING READY FOR THE RUN to the FEST !!!

40cpe · 09-30-2014, 02:27 PM

I don't know what you have, but my 9" axle has a drain in the bottom of the housing for the chunk. It also has a solid, non-removable rear cover because the internals are accessed by pulling the chunk out of the housing.

George/Maine · 09-30-2014, 03:29 PM

I can't remember back to the 60s but don't think there is one.
If you want to do some PM replace the wheel bearings they are a dry bearing.
I had a bearing go few years ago, and friend had one go the other day.

rustythumb · 09-30-2014, 08:02 PM

some have the drain plug in the housing, some in the 3rd member. you must have the housing & pumpkin without. I've been there, had to drill & tap new hole.

Talkwrench · 09-30-2014, 08:42 PM

Am I missing something a 9" with a cover.. do you mean an 8.8"?

BILL WZOREK · 10-01-2014, 05:25 AM

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Talkwrench:

When I Bought the car I was told it was a 9" it could be a 8.8" for all I know~~
It run's great just trying to do some PM to keep it that way.
Are there any #'s to I D what I have ? and where would they be ?

THANKS

SofaKing · 10-01-2014, 05:29 AM

A picture is worth a thousand posts...

Clem Clement · 10-01-2014, 05:31 AM

Can you remove a bottom edge bolt and let the oil run out the bolt hole?

Talkwrench · 10-01-2014, 06:45 PM

Bill I hope this quick I.D. might help I had it in my favourites. http://www.drivetrainamerica.com/t-sdl_technical.aspx

Mike in Mass · 10-01-2014, 06:57 PM

Bill I have to admit when I saw the title to your question, I thought, OH BOY ,,,HERE WE GO ! ! ! and I,m sure I,m NOT THE ONLY ONE ! ! sorry thats all I have to contribute to this thread

mp

brake1000 · 10-01-2014, 07:42 PM

A quick way to find out what kind rear end you might have. If you can put a socket on the bottom two nuts its a 8'', if you have to use a wrench its a 9''. There are usualy no drain plugs on the housing or punkin, just a fill plug on the left side of the punkin. To drain the grease out of the rear end you have to pull the punkin and replace the gasket, or buy a siphon hose.

Bruce

09-30-2014, 02:13 PM	#1
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Rear end drain location SHEBA is a 47 Tudor with a 9" ford rear installed. where is the drain? Or do I have to pull the rear cover ~?~ if that is the case is there a gasket involved ? GETTING READY FOR THE *RUN to the FEST !!!*

09-30-2014, 02:27 PM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Rear end drain location I don't know what you have, but my 9" axle has a drain in the bottom of the housing for the chunk. It also has a solid, non-removable rear cover because the internals are accessed by pulling the chunk out of the housing.

09-30-2014, 03:29 PM	#3
George/Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid coast Maine Posts: 1,878	Re: Rear end drain location I can't remember back to the 60s but don't think there is one. If you want to do some PM replace the wheel bearings they are a dry bearing. I had a bearing go few years ago, and friend had one go the other day.

09-30-2014, 08:02 PM	#4
rustythumb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: orange co. ca. Posts: 178	Re: Rear end drain location some have the drain plug in the housing, some in the 3rd member. you must have the housing & pumpkin without. I've been there, had to drill & tap new hole.

09-30-2014, 08:42 PM	#5
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Rear end drain location Am I missing something a 9" with a cover.. do you mean an 8.8"? __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

10-01-2014, 05:25 AM	#6
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Rear end drain location Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Talkwrench: When I Bought the car I was told it was a 9" it could be a 8.8" for all I know~~ It run's great just trying to do some PM to keep it that way. Are there any #'s to I D what I have ? and where would they be ? THANKS

10-01-2014, 05:29 AM	#7
SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: Rear end drain location A picture is worth a thousand posts...

10-01-2014, 05:31 AM	#8
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Rear end drain location Can you remove a bottom edge bolt and let the oil run out the bolt hole?

10-01-2014, 06:45 PM	#9
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Rear end drain location Bill I hope this quick I.D. might help I had it in my favourites. http://www.drivetrainamerica.com/t-sdl_technical.aspx __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

10-01-2014, 06:57 PM	#10
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 860	Re: Rear end drain location Bill I have to admit when I saw the title to your question, I thought, OH BOY ,,,HERE WE GO ! ! ! and I,m sure I,m NOT THE ONLY ONE ! ! sorry thats all I have to contribute to this thread mp

10-01-2014, 07:42 PM	#11
brake1000 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boise ID Posts: 24	Re: Rear end drain location A quick way to find out what kind rear end you might have. If you can put a socket on the bottom two nuts its a 8'', if you have to use a wrench its a 9''. There are usualy no drain plugs on the housing or punkin, just a fill plug on the left side of the punkin. To drain the grease out of the rear end you have to pull the punkin and replace the gasket, or buy a siphon hose. Bruce